About the company

Horizon SolSolutions Australia Pty Ltd trading as Cocoon SDA Care is a recognised employer within the disability sector. 

We have very successfully transitioned to NDIS and have been able to make it work for us and our clients. We have continued to go from strength to strength as a leader in the market and offer ongoing support and development for our teams.

About the opportunity (Female candidates only)

Due to our strategic growth, we are looking to appoint a Female Team Leader who is experienced, passionate, and dedicated to making a difference. This is an administrative /hands on focused role where you will be responsible for the effective and safe running of our sites. 

You will undertake the following responsibilities.

• Experience managing participant who require support with complex care and high physical needs & autistic.
• If you have the 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. 
• Professional Development opportunities for learning and career growth. 
• We are seeking permanent full-time or part-time Disability Support Workers team leader who have experience in supporting participants with highly complex needs.  
• You will work in Supported Disability Accommodation to support those with medical needs and manual handling requirements to live in an environment that maximises personal growth and independence.  
• Enable our participants to shape and improve their lives.  
• Create opportunities, are champions of connecting their abilities, and inspire partnerships of support that encourage every individual to realise their full potential. 
• As a support worker, you will be rewarded for your skills and commitment to providing consistent, high-quality care.  
• Enjoy working in a family-friendly, supportive, close-knit environment driven by strong values. 
• Previous Team Leader experience is desirable.
• Experience in administration, rostering staff, liaising with stakeholders.

About the candidate

This role will be site based and requires someone with strong leadership and organisational skills. We are looking for a person with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and manage teams.

• Female candidates only
• Must be able to work outside of operational hours when required e.g. (weekends, sleepovers & active nights, if required)
• Demonstrated ability to engage with client stakeholders and maintain positive relationships with families, guardians and care team.
• Strong administrative skills - computing, reporting, and rosters etc.
• Experience in conflict management.
• Medication administration.
• WHS Compliance management.

Mandatory requirement

• Cert III or higher in Disability Services or 12months experience  
• Preference will be given to candidates with SIL accommodation experience
• NDIS Worker Screening Check 
• NDIS Orientation module (NDIS Quality Safety & You)
• Working with Children Check (underage participants only)
• Driver’s Licence
• Reliable vehicle
• Comprehensive Vehicle Insurance

Additional skillset:

• Experience with Autism & complex behaviours
• Personal care experience
• Must be available for sleep over shifts.  
• At least 1 year as a DSW in NDIS sector 
• Must have current CPR and First Aid and practice

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

(No recruitment agencies please)