Support Worker Team Leader - Auckland

HealthCare NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free training toward NZQA Health &

Employee benefits

PB Tech discount

2Degrees discounts

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

NZCL in Auckland seeks an energetic Team Leader to guide a residential support team for people with disabilities. You will lead activities at home and in the community, support personal goals, and ensure a warm, inclusive living environment.

The role requires a Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification, a full driver’s license, and the flexibility to cover morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts, including weekends. Competitive pay and employee benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification Level 4 in Health and Wellbeing is required.
• Candidates should be passionate about helping others, kind and understanding.
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred, including experience with disabilities and challenging behaviours.
• A full driver's license is essential.
• Demonstrates initiative, energy, and the ability to think outside the box while respecting others’ choices.
• Willingness to work overnight shifts across a roster, including weekends.
• A warm, calm and friendly personality with a passion for helping people achieve positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with disabilities to live as independently as possible and lead the team.
• Involve people in meaningful activities at home and in the community, supporting independence and family involvement.
• Perform household duties such as meal preparation and daily care.
• Collaborate with the team to implement personal support plans with strong communication.

Skills

Team leadership

Healthcare experience

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Health and Wellbeing Level 4

Job description

At NZCL, we are dedicated to supporting 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 Houses across Auckland. You will lead a team in supporting them to live as independently as possible. Supporting the person to plan and work towards their goals, making sure the person is at the centre of everything you do, and that the person lives a rich and fulfilling life.

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 people, including maximizing independence andinvolvingWhānau.
• 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 $27.48 up to $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
• PB Tech discount when shopping online
• Discounted 2Degrees phone and broadband plans
• Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support

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

• Minimum Qualification Level 4 in Health and Wellbeing required
• People who are passionate about helping others, are kind and understanding.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, including experience with disabilities and challenges behaviours.
• Full driver's license is essential.
• Somebody who has the initiative to push people for their goals, is energetic, outgoing, and can think outside the box. You need to be respectful of others thinking, and their way of living life that may be different to your own.
• Flexibility to work overnight shifts across a roster, including weekends.
• A warm, calm, and friendly personality with a passion for supporting people to achieve positive outcomes for themselves.

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.