Team Leader - Social Community Groups

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About Us

DLi is a leading provider of disability support services in South Australia. For more than 40 years, we have supported South Australians to live the life they choose through a broad range of services. We deliver these services with knowledge, experience, diligence, and enthusiasm. Services include:

Supported Independent Living
In-home Support
Behaviour Support
Short Term and Medium-Term Accommodation
Social and Community Participation
Our clients also benefit from our mature approach to disability service provision through our Quality and Safeguarding Team which is responsible for driving a culture of industry best practice and compliance within the organisation, setting us apart from our competitors. The team provides specialist NDIS, psychological and legal compliance advice and support to our staff, managers, team leaders and support workers, ensuring that our clients best interest are at the centre of everything we do at all times and our service delivery is of the highest standards.


Our Values

Everything we do at DLi is underpinned by our values. These are:

Impactful: We have a positive impact, supporting people to thrive and succeed.
Joyful: We create a positive environment, taking great delight in supporting others to flourish.
Connected: We take the time to build strong connections so that people feel supported, valued & safe.
Supportive: We are kind, understanding and encouraging of people’s goals and aspirations
Genuine: We are sincere, honest, respectful and fair.
Your Role

As our Team Leader of Social Community Groups, you’ll be the driving force behind creating engaging, inclusive, and meaningful programs for our clients.

You’ll work closely with individuals and families to understand their goals, interests, and support needs, designing tailored social and community participation experiences that bring people together and foster genuine connections.

You’ll mentor and guide a team of support workers, helping them grow while ensuring programs run smoothly, professionally, and in line with NDIS Practice Standards. With a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement, you’ll problem-solve challenges with creativity, adapt to changing needs, and introduce new ideas that enhance the client experience.


The Team Leader role is a full time role - Monday to Friday with some outside of hours work where required.


Role Requirements

A minimum Certificate III, IV or diploma in Disability, Individual Support, Nursing or equivalent
Current NDIS Worker Screening
Current CPI training (within 12 months) - highly desirable
Working with Children Check (WWCC) - highly desirable
Experience with programming or activity planning - highly desirable
Safe Environment for Children and Young People Training - highly desirable
Medication Administration Certificate, Basic Continence Care and Infection Control will be highly preferred and if not, willingness to obtain these will be required.
First Aid and CPR
Manual Handling certificate
Evidence of right to work in Australia
A full Australian Driver’s License
Ability and willingness to drive and use pool vehicle or own vehicle
What's in it for you?

At DLi, we offer you training and professional development and a competitive hourly rate. You will be joining DLi as we continue to build our services in line with our new strategic growth plan. Most importantly, a role where you see the difference you are making! Some of the perks DLi offer to staff:

Competitive remuneration package
Impactful Work – Be part of a team that truly changes lives.
Financial Wellbeing – Salary Packaging, Beyond Bank Care Program, Perkbox discount and perks.
Health Benefits – Annual flu vaccination, Perkbox Wellbeing Hub and Gym Discounts, EAP
Supportive Culture – Work with a team that values connection, inclusion, and fun!
Flexibility – We understand that life happens, and we support a work-life balance.
Competitive Salary – Plus, salary packaging benefits to boost your take-home pay.
DLi is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a diverse workforce. DLi is committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds.


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


We are on an exciting journey, and we invite you to apply to join us on the ride!


For further information about the role please contact our People & Culture team at hr@dli.org.au

 

Australia
South Australia
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