About Ave Maria
Ave Maria is a registered NDIS provider based in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions, which provides supreme quality care for the mental health and disability sectors.
Ave Maria is committed to deliver specialist, quality and tailored care services to the unique needs of each participant that allows them to experience choice and control over their life – and ultimately, live their fullest life possible.
About The Role
The Support and Wellbeing Manager will be providing leadership of senior staff, in the delivery of high quality of life outcomes for people living in Supported Living homes and also receiving In-Home & Community support.
The role will have a strong clinical focus, where you will be responsible for reviewing and executing health and therapeutic plans in everyday practice, including the management of Behaviour Support Plans and lead the implementation and reporting of Restrictive Practices.
No day is the same, as this is an exciting opportunity to perform a variety of tasks and implement your own style to work closely with Ave Maria’s Senior Management to ensure the provision of a high-quality service to all and continue our growth.
You will:
- Provide direct leadership and management to Housing Coordinators, Housing Leads and oversee Support Workers, to ensures effective communication and cooperation between program teams and other divisions within Ave Maria.
- Promote an inclusive, homely environment through consistent practice by communicating and collaborating with staff, residents and their families.
- Identify, train and provide guidance to staff and participants on any health related matters.
About you
You MUST have a minimum of 3 years experience working with adults living with a disability and psycho-social concerns, who require Complex Health care.
Ideally you will also have:
- A tertiary qualification in Nursing, Health, Social Work or other relevant professional field.
- A minimum of 12 months demonstrated leadership experience in managing and supporting a team in SIL & SDA settings.
- Able to demonstrate management experience and understanding of service provision to all participants, including the ability to identify and provide guidance on any health-related matters.
- Experience building positive relationships and communicating effectively with our customers, their families, staff and other multidisciplinary teams
- A thorough understanding of the NDIS and related legislation, including Quality and Safeguards Framework.
- Relevant industry specific probity checks or willingness to obtain.
- An unrestricted Australian driver’s license (mandatory).
Why work for us?
- We are a leading disability service provider in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions.
- You will be encouraged to participate and contribute to the evolution of our young dynamic company.
- A family friendly workplace is offered and support provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.
Applications close on Friday 16th December 2022.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Mark Borg, Operations Manager on 0498152508.