About Us

We Care NSW is a provider of specialist Aboriginal disability services. We are a growing Not for Profit organisation that prides itself on offering quality support services to those living with a disability. Our service delivery includes children, young people and adults in the Maitland, Newcastle, Hunter and Tweed region.

We are a family friendly organisation who understands work/life balance and whose core values align with yours: Caring, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety

We Care NSW encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability and women

About the role

We are seeking a resilient, compassionate and experienced House Coordinator to join our team working with people with psychosocial challenges.

You will be working directly with participants who experience complex trauma, mental health challenges and learning difficulties. Sleep over shifts and some weekend work is a requirement. Your flexibility across a 24/7 roster will help provide consistent, holistic support for individuals.

Key Responsibilities

Support people living with psychosocial and physical challenges to build their capacity and work towards meeting their goals and aspirations.

Maintain positive, respectful relationships with participants, families and other health and support workers.

Lead and support a team of support workers within your allocated program.

Manage, respond to and calmly de-escalate emotive situations within the home.

Complete required reporting and record keeping and ensure all program documentation is up to date and accurate.

Understand and apply Behaviour Support Plans and assist other support workers in doing so.

About You

You enjoy relationship building and being a part of the journey with those in your care. Your approach is focused on respect, dignity and care. You are a mature mentor and great listener with a dedication to ensure people feel heard, valued and empowered.

You have previous experience as a team leader/manager or house coordinator role in Supported Independent Living or similar.

You're able to manage challenging and confronting behaviours in a calm and consistent manner.

You understand the need to provide culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people

You're interpersonal and communication enables sensitive and effective connection with a broad range of people, cultures and abilities

You have an understanding of trauma-based behaviours, trauma informed practice and therapeutic approaches

Requirements

Certificate IV in Community Service/Disability Services or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience in the disability/mental health sector.

Demonstrated experience in a team leader/manager or house coordinator role in Supported Independent Living or similar

Current unrestricted Drivers Licence

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Current clear WWCC for paid employment

Current First Aid/CPR

Why choose We Care NSW?

Be involved in the set up and implementation of a new SIL placement with We Care

Flexible roster including weekday, weekend and sleepover shifts

Paid initial and ongoing training – including eLearning and TCI

A supportive and inclusive workplace - be supported by our senior management and on call teams 24/7

Access to our employee assistance program (EAP)

Access to salary packaging, giving you more take home pay each fortnight, inclusive of MV leasing and entertainment benefits

Career progression opportunities, we want to see you blossom

How to Apply

If you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful, we want to hear from you!

Please click the "APPLY" button and attach your resume and cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria.

For further enquiries and/or a copy of the position description please call 02 4013 6079 or email [email protected]