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Full Time SIL Home Lead (Disability Support) - Vacancies in Newcastle & MaitlandWallsend, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSWFull Time SIL Home Lead - Disability SupportAre you an experienced leader with a passion for supporting and empowering individuals with a disability? Join us as a SIL Home Lead, where youll use your expertise to drive participant outcomes, foster independence, and mentor a dedicated team in a dynamic Supported Independent Living environment.Based in Wallsend or MaitlandUp to 76 hours per fortnightMix of hands-on participant support and focused admin timeOngoing mentoring and leadership developmentWho are we?Songbird is a modern disability services provider offering a range of NDIS supports across Newcastle, Maitland, the Central Coast and the Hunter. We believe in safe, sustainable processes that have lasting, life-changing benefits. Our person-centered approach empowers individuals with a disability to lead their best lives by encouraging opportunities for involvement, choice and accomplishment at home and within society. Thats the Songbird promise.Supported Independent LivingAs a SIL provider, Songbird offers disability accommodation and daily life assistance so that participants can achieve as much independence as possible. We provide 24/7 supported living homes throughout the Hunter region, including Maitland, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Raymond Terrace, Cessnock and beyond!Who are you?Are you:Reliable can YOUR team depend on you to show up?Energetic with a can-do attitude (must)?A supportive team player and a capable leaderA problem solver? No mountain is too big; you always find new ways to do things!A good communicator (with a sense ofhumour)?Passionate about making a difference in peoples lives?Do you have?Demonstrated leadership capability including:Effective communication and negotiation skillsA team-focused approachGood problem solving capability and attention to detailExperience working with participants that require support with both behavioural and medical needsIndustry Requirements:A Certificate III or higher in Disability, Individual Support or Aged Care, or be enrolled in your second year of study towards your higher qualification in a relevant field (required)1 years experience within the Disability, Health, and/or Care industry (required) (behaviour support and mental health experience preferred)A Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (required)NDIS Worker Screen Check (required)Valid Australian Driver Licence (Red Provisional minimum) (required).Why work for us?We offer:Career development opportunities across a growing organisationSmall participant-to-staff ratios for meaningful connections and top-quality participant outcomesA supportive and inclusive workplace cultureA chance to make a real impact in the lives of othersOngoing training and skills developmentHow do your skills match this job?Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence?Have you completed a qualification in disability?How many years'' experience do you have as a Disability Support Worker?How many years'' experience do you have as a Disability Support Team Leader? #J-18808-Ljbffr