About the Organisation

Life 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 role

Provide personalised coaching, mentoring and support to a team of Disability Support Workers across one Supported Independent Living (SIL) home and one Short-Term Accommodation Assistance (STAA) Respite property on the Central Coast. The program supports carers of young people and adults with disability by providing short-term care arrangements, allowing carers time to take a break, recharge or attend to everyday commitments. This role includes an on-call component once every six weeks, as well as occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspire and mentor staff through a collaborative leadership approach
• Build a culture of resilience, adaptability and continuous improvement
• Act as a key liaison with families and carers
• Oversee service budgets, compliance, reporting requirements and staffing ratios
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to promote consistency and alignment with national service standards
• Manage, monitor, and report on incidents and complaints, ensuring appropriate follow-up and resolution
• Travel between the nearby SIL home and STA Respite property to support staff and oversee operations

Skills & Experience

• Previous leadership experience within the delivery of services to people with disability and/or mental health

• Diploma in relevant Social & Community Services or relevant experience
• Current unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Established influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to think creatively and use initiative
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check.

Benefits

• Pay rate from $46.70 per hour as per the SCHADS Award
• Access to employee assistance programs (EAP) and Fitness Passport for personal wellbeing
• Enjoy salary packaging on everyday living expenses (including mortgage, rent and bills)

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

For any other enquiries, contact Caprisse Reid at caprisse.reid@lwb.org.au.