• This position reports to Regional Director
• Job Type: Permanent part time (min 20 hours a week with the full-time possibility, up to 38 hours a week)
• SCHADS award rates and benefits are applicable for the right candidates

The Cooperative Life are recruiting for the position of House Manager. The role involves managing our Campsie Group Homes – 2 Group homes in Campsie (Inner West Sydney), which provide Psychosocial Support Services. The primary focus is on supporting individuals with a complex mental diagnosis, helping them achieve their NDIS plan goals. You need to have experience with complex personality disorders and challenging behaviours. You should be an empathetic and pragmatic thinker, be able to work both independently and within a team environment.

The House Manager role is varied, rewarding and challenging with responsibility for the complete management of the service. This includes quality service management of our clients, staff management, liaising with families, budget management, incident reporting, rostering and stakeholder management.

Our supported independent living services are person-centred and support residents to fully participate in the running of their home and to have choice and control in their living options. 

The role duties:

The House Manager role is varied, rewarding and challenging with responsibility for the complete management of the service. This includes quality service management of our clients, staff management, liaising with families, budget management, incident reporting, rostering and stakeholder management. Our supported independent living services are person-centred and support residents to fully participate in the running of their home and to have choice and control in their living options. HM duties include (but not only limited to):

• Oversee the complete management of the service, including quality service delivery, staff management, and budget management.
• Engage in incident reporting, rostering, and stakeholder management.
• Work part-time shifts in the homes as needed.
• Foster person-centred independent living services for residents.

Person specification

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience managing NDIS group or SIL accommodation.
• Extensive experience in complex psycho-social disability support.
• Proficient in staff/team management, including roster management.
• Competence in using MS Word, Excel, and rostering software.
• Familiarity with WH&S Act 2011.
• A Certificate IV in Mental Health or equivalent, with relevant professional experience.

Qualifications

• Cert 4 in Mental Health (minimum), Social Work (preferred).
• Valid NDIS Screening Clearance, First Aid Certificate, and NSW Driver's License.
• Proof of 3 doses COVID19 Vaccination requirement being met (including of the validation of the medical exemptions, if any) under the NSW Public Health Order

Personal Attributes

• Strong stress resilience and emotional intelligence.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Organized and capable of managing crises.

Applicants must hold the necessary rights to work in Australia for this position and may be asked to provide documentation if required.

To apply

Please address the points in the Person Specification when applying as we will be using this to make our candidate shortlist.