Senior Disability Support Worker / Team Leader - Ballarat

- Step into a leadership role while staying hands-on and making a real difference
- 6-month maternity leave contract with potential for extension
- Be more than a support worker - mentor, lead and inspire your team

- Step into a leadership role while staying hands-on and making a real difference
- 6-month maternity leave contract with potential for extension
- Be more than a support worker - mentor, lead and inspire your team

Senior Disability Support Worker / Team Leader – SIL Ballarat, VIC | Part Time | 6-Month Contract | Potential Extension

Ready to take the next step in your Disability Support career?

Nextt is looking for an experienced Senior Disability Support Worker / Team Leader to join our Ballarat team on a 6-month maternity leave contract , with the potential for the position to be extended.

Working within a Supported Independent Living (SIL) environment , you'll play an important role in supporting participants to live fulfilling and independent lives, while also providing guidance and support to the wider team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on with participants but is also ready to take on additional responsibility and help others succeed.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Deliver high-quality, person-centred support across daily living, personal care and community participation
- Encourage and empower participants to work towards their individual goals
- Lead by example and provide guidance,



mentoring and support to other team members
- Help ensure support plans, behaviour support strategies and allied health recommendations are followed
- Assist with team communication, handovers and day-to-day coordination
- Complete relevant documentation, reporting and administrative tasks
- Help foster a positive, respectful and supportive team environment

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is confident, dependable and passionate about making a difference.

You’ll ideally have:

- Previous experience in a senior Disability Support Worker, Team Leader or similar role
- Experience working within a SIL or complex support environment
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- A genuine commitment to person-centred support
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee)
- Driver’s Licence & Comprehensive Car Insurance

What You’ll Earn

SCHADS Award PPT B2.3 (before tax)

- Day Shift: $38.50 per hour
- Afternoon Shift: $43.31 per hour
- Active Night Shift: $44.28 per hour
- Saturday: $57.75 per hour
- Sunday: $77.00 per hour
- Public Holiday: $96.25 per hour

Why Nextt? At Nextt, we believe great support starts with excellent people. You'll have the opportunity to use your experience, develop your leadership skills and make a genuine difference to the people you support.

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