Support worker/Team Leader

New Zealand Health Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Sick/annual leave

Job summary

NZCL is seeking an energetic Team Leader for a Residential Home in Auckland. You will lead a caring team to help residents live as independently as possible while ensuring a safe, supportive environment.

Shifts include morning, afternoon and evening, with a focus on meaningful home and community activities. A NZ Driver License is required and training opportunities are provided to advance your leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in care or community support.
• Ability to tailor leadership style to individuals.
• Strong communication and empathy with diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to support residents to live independently.
• Motivate and supervise staff across morning, afternoon and evening shifts.
• Ensure a safe, respectful environment and good teamwork.
• Coordinate activities and personal care plans with carers.

Skills

Leadership

People skills

Driver license

Flexible

Job description

At NZCL, we are dedicated to support people with disabilities in New Zealand. Our Disability Support Services reflect our belief that all people deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.

We are looking for an energetic and motivated team leader for our Residential Home in Auckland. You will lead a team in supporting our clients to live as independently as possible whilst also providing a safe environment where they can develop confidence, build friendships, and interact within the community.

There will be a mixture of morning, afternoon, and evening shifts spanning across the week, so having the flexibility to support your team across a variety of shifts is a key part of this role.

What does the role involve? | He aha te mahi a te mahi

ATeam Leader assists people with disabilities to live as independently as possible, as well as leading and motivating their team.Your daywill involve a range of responsibilities and could include:

• Activitiesat home and in the community that are meaningful and purposeful to the youth, including maximizing independence andinvolvingWhanau.
• Household duties including meal preparation, daily care routines, and personal cares.
• Working together with a team to implement personal support plans consistently, with effective and positive teamwork and communication.
• Providing people with a warm and nurturing environment to live in, which is inclusive of ideas and feedback so that each person is supported towards their personal goals.

What is in it for you? | He aha kei roto mo koe

As a company we are committed to our employees. We're proud to employ and train the best people in all areas of our organisation and we enjoy a vast degree of diversity within our staff teams.

• Earn competitive pay rates between $23.97 -$29.68 per hour plus allowance for Team Leader duties.
• Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing
• Employee benefits, sick/annual leave and more

What are we looking for? | He aha ta tatou e rapu ana

• Ideally leadership experience, or a genuine desire to develop your leadership expertise.
• Ability to tailor your leadership approach to meet individual learning styles.
• A warm, calm, and friendly personality with a passion for supporting people to achieve positive outcomes for themselves.
• A full NZ Driver License and ability to transport passengers confidently and safely in our disability van s.

Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness is important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests.

Please bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.