Team Leader – Supported Independent Living
Team Leader – Supported Independent Living
Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of people with disability? Join Australian Mentoring Services (AMS) and lead with purpose.
About Us
Australian Mentoring Services (AMS) is a registered NDIS provider delivering Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Community Participation supports across NSW. We support participants with complex psychosocial, neurodevelopmental, cognitive and intellectual disabilities to live a fulfilling life, achieve personal goals, and reconnect with their families and communities.
About the Role
As a SIL Team Leader, you will lead a team of Mentors across grouped SIL homes. You’ll provide guidance, model best practice, and ensure person-centred support aligns with each participant’s unique needs and goals. Reporting to the Practice Leader, you’ll play a key role in the coordination and delivery of quality services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and support your team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care
- Coordinate daily operations and ensure support plans (behaviour, mealtime, medication, etc.) are followed
- Encourage participant independence and goal achievement
- Liaise with families, stakeholders, and external services to promote holistic care
- Promote a safe, clean, and inclusive environment in line with WHS practices
- Drive continuous improvement and uphold AMS values in every interaction
What You Bring
- Experience working in disability or similar human services sector
- Strong knowledge of psychosocial disability and trauma-informed care
- Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
- Ability to mentor and develop staff performance
- NSW Working With Children Check, NDIS Worker Check
- Current First Aid, Provisional 2 (or higher) Driver's Licence & access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
Why Join AMS?
- Meaningful work where you make a real difference
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Flexibility and recognition of work-life balance
- Be part of a team that empowers people to live a life worth living
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