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College Grove, 18 North East Road, Walkerville, South Australia, Australia Full time or Part time opportunity Lead centre-based respite service, directly improves quality of life for clients About ECH At ECH, we take pride in our work, our teamwork, and the positive impact we make on peoples lives. We believe our people drive our success, and how we work together is just as important as what we achieve. By embracing technology and flexible working, we create a better balance between work and life. We''re always looking for ways to improve the lives of older South Australians. To do this, we invest in our people. Everyone has the chance to grow, learn, and advance their career at ECH. We also value and celebrate diversity, recognising the strength it brings through different ideas, experiences, and perspectives. About the Opportunity The Social Programs Team Leader leads and manages a centre-based respite service, providing quality care and support to ageing clients, including those living with varying stages of cognitive impairment. This is a site-based, handson role that goes beyond administration. It involves active participation in the day-to-day running of the program and regular social interaction with clients, fostering engagement, connection, and a sense of community. The Team Leader is expected to lead by example, demonstrating personcentred values and bestpractice approaches in client engagement and care delivery. The position covers comprehensive day program operations, including advocacy, facilitating client referrals and admissions, conducting assessments and care planning that reflect individual needs and preferences, and maintaining an emphasis on enablement and meaningful participation. With strong leadership capabilities, you will guide staff development, manage referral pathways with internal and external stakeholders, and uphold operational standards while driving continuous improvement and delivering exceptional service outcomes. About You You will have comprehensive experience and understanding of personcentred care principles and behavioural management techniques within dementia care and cognitive impairment across the agedcare or disability sectors. You will possess mature leadership and management skills with demonstrated experience in supervising teams and coordinating complex operational activities within healthcare or aged care environments. Additionally, you will demonstrate specialised knowledge of assessment processes, care planning, and therapeutic interventions that promote enablement and meaningful participation for our clients. Diploma in Nursing, Aged Care, Disability or Community Services. Minimum 2 years in Aged Care, specifically in Dementia Care. Minimum 2 years experience in leading teams Senior First Aid Certificate & CPR National Police Clearance SA Drivers Licence Qualifications in leadership or management We will be reviewing applications as they come in and will move quickly to secure the right candidate. Should you be interested in a confidential discussion please contact ECH Employment, [email protected] We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those living with a disability, from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, part of the LGBTI community, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. If you require reasonable adjustments or would like to share your pronouns at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr