SIL Support Lead SDA home- Disability Support Work with Chrysalis

SIL Support Lead – SDA & SIL | Port Macquarie

We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Team Leader to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) home, located in Port Macquarie. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career and lead a committed team supporting NDIS participants.

This role is structured as a four-day-per-week position:

• Three days per week, providing direct support to participants, and

• One full day per week is allocated to leadership, administrative duties, and supervision of staff.

About the Role

As the Team Leader, you will:

• Provide hands-on support to participants with high physical support needs and complex medical needs in an SDA/SIL setting.

• Lead and support a team of disability support workers, promoting a human rights framework and person-centred practices.

• Provide staff supervision, mentoring, and debriefing to foster a supportive and high-performing team environment.

• Oversee and complete administrative responsibilities, including incident follow-up, documentation, and contributing to rosters and reporting.

• Implement and model positive behaviour support strategies aligned with individualised Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs).

• Support participants with personal care (hygiene, medication, meals, domestic tasks), and promote meaningful community engagement and inclusion.

• Work within a 24-hour care model, including a mix of morning, afternoon, and overnight shifts (both active and sleepover).

About You

You will bring:

• Proven experience in the disability sector, particularly in SIL and/or SDA environments.

• A minimum qualification of Certificate III in Individual Support is required. Qualifications in Assistance in Nursing (AIN), as an Enrolled Nurse (EN), or a Diploma in Community Services will be highly regarded.

• Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with high physical support needs and complex medical needs.

• Skills and knowledge in implementing behaviour support plans, mentoring staff in behaviour strategies, and promoting positive interactions.

• Strong leadership capabilities and a commitment to fostering team development and professional growth.
  

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with confidence in completing administrative tasks, documentation, and incident management.

• A person-centred, strengths-based approach to support and leadership.