Disability Services Lead

Join us in driving **Excellence**, empowering **People**, and enhancing **Communication** to create a thriving and impactful workplace.

**About the Role**

We are currently looking for a Disability Services Lead to join our new collaboration project **ESF+.02.235 - Bridging Abilities: Advancing Opportunities** on a Full-time basis for a Definite period until August 2029.
The Disability Services Lead is accountable to the Gozo Services Manager and plays a key role in leading an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality services to individuals with disabilities. The role involves strategic planning, team leadership, programme development, and hands-on support, ensuring compliance with organisational standards and funding requirements.

**What you'll be doing**

**Team Leadership**
- Lead and mentor support workers, activity instructors, practitioners, and therapists working within the project.
- Maintain healthy group dynamics and team motivation.
- Promote good practice and ensure adherence to organisational policies.
- Schedule roster for all team members according to programme needs and allocate service users appropriately.
- Step in to execute the duties of the Gozo Services Manager in their absence.

**Programme Planning & Administration**
- Assist in organising, planning, and implementing programmes aligned with project milestones.
- Maintain accurate records of participant registration, attendance, and feedback.
- Manage programme calendars, schedules, and documentation.
- Coordinate communication with parents, caregivers, and external partners.
- Support budget tracking and procurement of supplies and materials.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and updates for internal and external stakeholders.

**Staff Development & Supervision**
- Support in the supervision, mentoring, and appraisals of staff members.
- Ensure alignment with organisation’s objectives and provide constructive feedback.
- Identify and address training needs within the team.
- Deliver formal and informal training sessions.
- Monitor and evaluate team performance and intervention quality and report to Gozo Services Manager.

**Instructor Sourcing & Coordination**
- Research and identify qualified instructors for various programme activities.
- Contact and support the vetting of potential instructors, ensuring they meet programme standards and requirements.
- Coordinate contracts, schedules, and logistics for external service providers.
- Maintain a database of instructors and activity providers for future use.

**Activity Coordination**
- Assist in scheduling daily and weekly activities.
- Oversee setup and organisation of activity spaces, ensuring all materials are available and organized.
- Monitor activity execution to ensure alignment with programme goals and safety standards.
- Collect and compile feedback from participants and staff to inform future planning.

**Logistics & Operations**
- Coordinate venue bookings, and catering (if applicable) for different programmes.
- Report all non
- compliances with health and safety regulations to Gozo Services Manager.
- Maintain inventory of programme materials and equipment.
- Support risk assessments and incident reporting procedures.

**Compliance & Documentation**
- Maintain up-to-date service user files and programme documentation.
- Ensure reports and forms (e.g., timetables, attendance records, KPIs) are completed to a high standard and submitted in a timely manner.
- Take appropriate action following incidents or injuries.

**Stakeholder Communication**
- Address concerns from parents/guardians or direct them to appropriate channels.
- Liaise with internal professionals for area-specific expertise and support.
- Establish professional relationships with external stakeholders (e.g., schools, government entities, parents).
- Communicate effectively across the organisation to support interdisciplinary collaboration.

**Operational Support**
- Allocate programme resources, including stationery and materials.
- Organise and attend team meetings.
- Perform basic HR functions such as scheduling and payroll.
- Implement feedback from management and adapt to emerging service needs.

**What we’re looking for**

**Qualifications & Experience**
- In possession of a qualification recognized at (MQF Level 6) in Health & Social Care Management or in a relevant field.
- At least 2 years’ experience in an administrative role and/or role organizing activities/events ideally in a similar setting.
- Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and multitasking skills.
- Available to work evenings to help facilitate the delivery of sessions.
- Available to start immediately (November 2025).

**Why join our team?**

At Inspire, we believe that people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive positive change, and be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and well-being.

**What we offer you**