October 11, 2024

Cocoon Group Services

Darwin

Team Leader - Disability Support Worker - DARWIN

About Cocoon SDA Care
Cocoon SDA Care provides support staff to NDIS-registered provider. Our houses offer our participants a place they can call home, whilst encouraging independence and lifestyle choices that suit their individual needs. Our highly skilled and passionate team is dedicated to supporting our Participants to live life to the full.

About the role

To lead a team of disability support workers.
Management of Day-to-day operation of accommodation.
Management of accommodation budget and expenditure.
Carryout any maintenance required at accommodation.
Liaise with allied health professionals.
Effective management of roster and staff issues.
Monitor health and wellbeing of participants and staff.
Organizing different recreational activities for participants.
Encouraging team and participants to meet their goals.
Coordinating team meetings and coaching staff.
Manage rosters and submit progress reports.
Coordinating meals, activities and appointments.

Additional skillsets and experience

Manual Handling and personal care skills
Cultural skills and knowledge
Experienced support worker
Leadership
Excellent communication skills
Medication administration
Compliance knowledge will be an advantage

If you have a passion for supporting individuals to realise their full potential, make choices and be in control of the decisions that affect their lives, this could be the opportunity for you.

What’s in for you?

You'll experience a rewarding career where your skills and commitment are recognised and rewarded. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy working in a family-friendly, supportive, close-knit working environment driven by strong values.

Consistent shifts that offer stability & the chance to have a real impact.
Online specialised & the on-job training.
Flexible work hours.
EAP services

Mandatory requirement

Certificate III in Individual Support Disability, Aged care or equivalent
First Aid, CPR, Manual Handling, and Medication Administration training or willing to obtain.
Current Driver’s License

Cocoon SDA Care is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Please note that the successful applicant will be required to hold or be willing to obtain a National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS Worker Screening check and a Working with Children Check.

Application Process
Please ensure you attach a resume detailing why you would be a great addition to the Cocoon SDA Care team.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. (No agencies please!)