Clinical Disability Team Leader — Lead Care Team

Maxlife Care Pty; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Guildford is seeking a Team Leader to supervise a team of support workers providing care to clients with disabilities. The ideal candidate will have at least a year of supervisory experience, a qualification in nursing or disability support, and strong clinical knowledge. This role involves direct care and administrative duties to ensure high-quality support for clients. A commitment to person-centered practices and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential for success.

Benefits

Learning & Development opportunities

Competitive Pay

Dynamic Work Environment

Career Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 plus years of experience in supervising or leading a large team of disability support workers.
• Qualifications in nursing desirable and/or clinical complex care experiences necessary.
• Experience across a range of disabilities, including challenging behaviors, Mental Health, and Cerebral Palsy, Brain injury, Peg feeding, Manual handling.
• A Certificate III in Disability (or similar/higher qualification).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with both participants and team members.
• Empathy for the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and a commitment to Person-Centered Practices.
• Organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• An Australian Driver’s License and access to your own car is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support team members, escalating any concerns to the Area Manager.
• Ensure the environment is one in which team members can perform their duties effectively and efficiently.
• Have strong clinical knowledge to support complex disability.
• Monitor on-site roster changes such as staff swaps liaising with Rostering team to resolve any urgent changes.
• Assist Area Managers to build team rosters 4 - 6 weeks in advance.
• Ensure that the Client care plans meet the needs of the client and are being followed by all support workers.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders of the participant.
• Ensure houses operate in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and company policy and procedures.
• Ensure high quality record keeping and completeness of internal documents at the House.
• Complete Mandatory reporting.
• In home care assisting and enabling participants with daily tasks including meal preparation, personal care and administering medication.

Job description

A leading care service provider in Guildford is seeking a Team Leader to supervise a team of support workers providing care to clients with disabilities. The ideal candidate will have at least a year of supervisory experience, a qualification in nursing or disability support, and strong clinical knowledge. This role involves direct care and administrative duties to ensure high-quality support for clients. A commitment to person-centered practices and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential for success.