Disability Support Leader. Permanent Full Time - South West Sydney Apply now Job no: 505222Employment type: Full TimeLocation: SydneyCategories: DisabilityAbout theOrganisationLife Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you're passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.About the roleProvide personalised coaching and mentoring to a team of Disability Support Workers, supporting people with disability within Supported Independent Living homes in Yennora and Minto.The successful candidate will have leadership experience, a strong understanding of disability services, and a commitment to active support and client choice and control. You will be compliance-focused, confident in mentoring others, and experienced in supporting people with intellectual disability, autism, and behaviours of concern.Based in South West Sydney, this is a frontline leadership role that will require the successful candidate to be on site for at least 4 days of the week across two Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes in Yennora and Minto.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a team of Disability Support WorkersProvide advice and supervision to DSWsEnsure staff are skilled and knowledgeable in the delivery disability servicesFacilitate and manage a partnership approach with families and supportersManage budgets, compliance, reporting and staff ratios of servicesCollaborate with key stakeholders, ensuring national consistency in delivering a positive serviceManage, monitor, and report on incidents and complaintsParticipate and share the responsibility of an on-call rosterSkills & ExperiencePrevious leadership experienceStrong knowledge of the delivery of services to people with a disabilityDiploma in relevant Social & Community Services or relevant experienceAccess to a reliable vehicleEstablished influencing and negotiation skillsA passion and drive to use your leadership capability to make an impact in the sectorAbility to think creatively and use initiativeStrong written and verbal communication skillsSuccessful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check.Join an experienced team, with wrap around support from management and peersAn hourly rate of $43.08 as per Level 4 SCHADS awardAccess to discounts on private health insurance and vehicle servicingUp to $15,900 of your annual salary tax freeWe are an organisation that champions diversity, inclusivity, and equalityHow to ApplyInclude your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For any enquiries, please contact Kestra Caller at Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.Applications close at midnight on Wednesday the 25 th of JuneWe will email you new jobs that match this search.Ok, we will send you jobs like this.The email address was invalid, please check for errors.Bring your leadership skills to support, lead and mentor a team of Disability Support Workers working in Supported Independent Living homes in Yennora and Minto. Expression of interest No expression of interest currently availableBring your leadership skills to support, lead and mentor a team of Disability Support Workers working in Supported Independent Living homes in Yennora and Minto.