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

Empathetic, respectful and detail-oriented leader with a solid background ideally within health & social care. The ideal candidate shall be a good listener, skilled in conflict resolution, collaborative fostering a positive team spirit.

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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Candidates knowledgeable on PowerBI would be favoured.
• High proficiency in English Level (both spoken & written). Advantage will be given to candidates who are proficient in Maltese language.
• 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

At Inspire, we prioritize the mental health and wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, commensurate to experience, we offer the below:

• Ten additional days of recess leave.
• Health Insurance coverage.
• Mental Wellbeing Programme.
• Study leave and additional special leave days.
• Cloudigo Premium.
• Scholarship Programme.
• Inspire pool membership.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of a workplace where people and purpose unite to transform lives together!

Deadline to apply: 18th October 2025