Support Worker Team Leader - Nelson

New Zealand Health Group; Nelson; On-site; NZD 68,684,000 - 84,913,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PB Tech discount

2Degrees discount

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Employee Assistance program

Sick/annual leave entitlements

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

NZCL in Nelson is seeking an energetic Team Leader to support people with disabilities to live as independently as possible. You will lead a team, implement personal support plans, and ensure care is person-centred across morning, afternoon, and evening shifts.

The role emphasizes empathy, respect, and cultural awareness, with a focus on flexible rostering, including overnight shifts and weekends. A NZ Resident/Citizen or valid work permit is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification Level 3 in Health and Wellbeing.
• People who are passionate about helping others, are kind and understanding.
• Previous healthcare experience, including with disabilities and challenging behaviours, is preferred.
• Full driver’s license is essential.
• Ability to drive initiative, be energetic, and respect diverse ways of living.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to support people to live as independently as possible.
• Assist individuals to plan towards goals and keep them at the centre of care.
• Support with daily routines, meals, and personal cares in the home.
• Foster a warm, nurturing environment and effective teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Minimum Qualification Level 3 in Health and Wellbeing

Job description

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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 in Nelson. 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 $23.97 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 3 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.