Team Leader - Supported Independent Living (SIL)

  • 492540
  • Melbourne, VIC
  • Permanent Full time
  • Lead and inspire a passionate team delivering person-centred support
  • Empower individuals with disability to live with independence and dignity
  • Join a trusted organisation committed to inclusion and community

As Team Leader, you will lead and manage the delivery of high-quality, person-centred SIL and life skills development services.

In this vital leadership role, you’ll oversee and lead daily operations, provide clinical oversight and drive the outcomes that reflect participants choice, control and individual goals.

You will be a great fit if you have experience in:

  • Leading, mentoring and supervising Disability Support Workers within a Supported Independent Living environment
  • Ensure compliance with NDIS Practice Standards and regulatory requirements, person-centred active support and Child Safe Standards
  • Proven ability to manage rosters, budgets and compliance requirements
  • Manage staff training, ongoing development, and performance management
  • Promoting inclusion, empowerment and active participation for people with disability
  • Support delivery of complex and high-intensity care
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, families and stakeholders
  • Driving continuous improvement, staff development and high-quality practice aligned with the Active Service Model

What you’ll bring:

  • Certificate IV in Disability, Community Work or a related qualification (minimum)
  • Level 2 First Aid Certificate
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Team Leader in Supported Independent Living, with a strong understanding of NDIS frameworks and practice standards
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and client management systems
  • A collaborative, values-driven approach to leadership

Why Jewish Care is the best choice for your career:

  • Salary Packaging – as a not-for-profit organisation, our staff benefit from some Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions through salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a + up to $2,650 p.a on meal & entertainment.
  • Purchased leave options
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Reward & Recognition Program 
  • Ethos Day - an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture

About us

Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for over 175 years. Our staff come from all cultural and religious backgrounds, and we provide cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. 

If this sounds like an opportunity in the next step of your career, and you want to work for an organisation that supports you to succeed both personally and professionally, click APPLY and commence your journey with Jewish Care Victoria.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.

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