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Company Overview:At Crescent Respite, we have championed a distinctive approach to respite care.Often, we are asked about the inspiration behind Crescent. At its core, our vision has always been to infuse respite with a genuine human touch. In an industry where many prioritise simply offering a temporary escape, we''ve observed a crucial component often overlooked: the therapeutic benefits.While many facilities offer a place for participants to momentarily detach from their daily stresses, they frequently return unchanged. To us, true progress lies at the heart of rejuvenation, happiness, and clarity. And it is this very progress that has always been our guiding light at Crescent Respite.About the role:We''re looking for a passionate leader with experience in SIL & Respite care.This full-time role offers a dynamic opportunity to lead our team of residential support workers while ensuring our various accommodations are managed optimally to provide unwavering support to our clients. Notably, it includes travel, allowing you to personally oversee and enhance our services in Drysdale, making a direct impact on the well-being of those we serve.Key responsibilities:Overall leadership and management of our SIL and Respite houses.Responsible for the rostering of all direct support staff within your houses including monitoring of absenteeism and recommendations for escalation.Complete all paperwork, (i.e., medication re-orders, transportation, visitor logs etc).Understanding the client needs to match appropriate skilled staff to clients; to deliver services in line with their care plan.Supervision of support workers on a regular basis. Maintain and build relationships with existing Participants and key referrers such as Support Coordinators, Plan Managers, and Allied Health Professionals.Supporting Participants, their families, and carers to understand and access the business services and policies.Nurturing a network of connections across the disability and community care sector.Develop and Maintain Operational Administrative Systems, Procedures and Processes to Support Effective Management of all areas of Service Delivery.Reporting incidents immediately in line with the NDIS Incident reporting.Management of accommodation budget and expenditure.Selection Criteria:At least 12 months of experience in a similar role, preferably in the Disability or Community services sectorCertificate III or above in Disability, Community Services or equivalentPassionate to work alongside clients with disability and a customer service focused approachExperience working with rostering systems and Microsoft 365 suite.Proficient written and verbal communication skillsWillingness to travel to the accommodations in Drysdale.Mandatory Compliance Requirements:NDIS Worker Screening CheckValid Victorian Working with Children CheckCurrent First aid and CPR certificateCurrent Victorian Drivers LicenseSatisfactory National Police Certificate obtained within the last 6 months.Apply now!We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive training, and ample opportunities for personal growth and advancement.If this is the right role for you, please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteriaTODAY!!Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contactedCrescent Respite values lived experience of mental health recovery and diversity in our workplace. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and people from diverse cultural and linguistic background. #J-18808-Ljbffr