CareChoice is a NDIS and TAC/ WorkSafe registered disability services provider. We deliver a wide range of services and provide complex support across the Disability sector in a range of settings including home care, residential, community and Specialist Disability Accommodation.
CareChoice is committed to service excellence and works closely with clients, their families, and key stakeholders to ensure individuals receive the very best person-centred care. The CareChoice team are passionate about their work and pride themselves in delivering an exceptional calibre of service.
Our values
Our philosophy of service provision is based upon our values of:
* People, First
* Brilliant Together
* Bring Our Best. Always
* Relentless Optimism
Benefits & culture
CareChoice is proud to be an EEO employer. We support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
As part of our commitment to putting People first, you'll enjoy industry-leading well being support and benefits at CareChoice, including:
* Access to your pay as you earn it via our financial well being partner
* Employee Pathways Scholarships
* Employee Support Fund
* Free ongoing training and development
* Paid Pregnancy loss leave for either parent
* Flexible work options
* A number of employee wellness platforms including EAP, free flu shots and travel discounts
* Discounts with several department store retailers, events & entertainment, home & technology
* Further discounts with groceries & beverages, shopping & fashion, sports & leisure, fuel and transport
* Car, health insurance and energy benefits
* Monthly & Annual Recognition & Reward for Employee of the Month
* Service Recognition & Reward Program
* Career development opportunities including secondments and Job-Ride-A-Long program
From the moment you step through our doors, you'll feel welcome and supported to do your best work and really make a difference in people's lives.
How you'll make an impact
We're currently recruiting for a Team Leader to join our complex disability team. The role will be predominantly located in Ballarat, with travel to other site required.
Reporting directly to our Complex Disability Manager, you will be responsible for supervising, managing and motivating team members throughout the complex programs on a daily basis, ensuring the team provides quality services and safeguards to our clients that promote opportunities for meaningful participation and active inclusion in society.
A day in the life as a Team Leader with CareChoice, may see you supporting your team with:
* Coaching, mentoring, guidance and support to identify risk increasing behaviours
* Coordination of supports to complex client programs
* Maintain and audit client records for compliance purposes
* Crisis management and incident report follow up
* Assess staff performance on an ongoing basis
* Presenting to Care Teams with participant updates
About you
As a positive role model with a 'can do attitude', you'll have a high degree of initiative and strong desire to achieve outstanding results.
It's not essential, but if you have a nursing/social work/psychology background it would be advantageous.
Ideally, you'll have:
* Strong experience as a Team Leader in the Disability or similar space.
* Previous experience supporting clients with complex needs.
* Relevant qualifications in the disability and community services (Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent)
* A genuine desire to ensure that clients receive exceptional service
* Willingness to work as part of a team and cultivate a strength-based approach
* Knowledge of restrictive practices
* Knowledge and experience writing person-centered plans
* Excellent attention-to-detail and supervisory skills
Mandatory Requirements:
* You must currently hold First Aid and CPR qualification
* Valid and current Victorian Driver's License
* NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below
Employment with CareChoice is subject to satisfactory background checks which include Professional References, Employee Working with Children Check,Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Checkand NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
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