LOCATIONS
Geelong, Melbourne and Northern Rivers
About the role
The focus of this role is to assist with the day-to-day operations of our support work programs. As a leader at Support Studio, you will work alongside our support work teams, to ensure the provision of high quality supports, to people living with mental health and disability.
This involves overseeing and guiding the work of a small team of support workers. This position also plays an integral role in overseeing the delivery of services to participants, ensuring that a high standard of support is provided at all times. Our Lead Support Worker also play a critical role in cultivating a positive workplace culture.
WHY WORK WITH US?
Access to high-quality supervision, training, reflective practice, secondary consultation, and debriefing.
We will work with you to achieve both your personal and professional goals and offer a number of career pathways into leadership, behaviour support, and allied health roles.
We have a strong focus on wellbeing and flexibility, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and the development of your own wellbeing plan.
We have created an environment that is fun, caring, and social.
Our hierarchy is bottom up, not top down – which means our leaders exist to support you – ensuring you’re at the forefront of everything we do.
Get to know your fellow team members through regular social events, social media engagement, and team building days.
YOU WILL BE
Highly trained, skilled and experienced.
A team player.
Hard working, humble and good with people.
Know how to have fun.
Creative, flexible and adaptable.
Organised, reliable and punctual.
Passionate about making a difference in people’s lives.
Key Selection Criteria
Essential:
Current Driver’s License and appropriate car insurance
Working with Children’s Check (Employee)
Rights to work in Australia
Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR)
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Supporting people to stay infection free certificate
Satisfactory completion of:
New Worker NDIS Induction Module
NDIS Worker Orientation Module
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable:
Qualifications in mental health, disability, community services or a relevant qualification.
Experience leading diverse teams of people.
Experience providing secondary consultation, supervision, debriefing, and reflective practice to staff.
Experience conducting risk assessments and providing direction to staff in a crisis.
Experience leading teams working with people living with mental health and or disability.
A good understanding of the NDIS and existing relationships with key stake holders working across our operating areas.
Knowledge of the Disability Act 2006 and other relevant legislation, policies, and guidelines.
High level administrative skills
