Team Leader - Six Month FTC - Christchurch
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. Our teams are our greatest asset, and we are committed to employing and training the best people.
About the role
NZCL is looking for an energetic and motivated Team Leader to work alongside, coach, and mentor rangatahi and tamariki in our Intensive Support Services in Christchurch.
This role involves a mixture of morning, afternoon, and evening shifts across the week. Flexibility to support your team across various shifts is essential.
What does a Support Worker Do? - He aha te mahi a te Kaimahi Tautoko?
Our Support Workers assist rangatahi and tamariki to live as independently as possible in their community.
You will:
- work as a team to ensure consistency in your approach
- support tamariki or rangatahi to go to school or access education
- observe and respond to health concerns or support overall health and wellbeing
- support rangatahi to work towards goals and improve outcomes.
- Competitive pay rates: $27.48 - $29.68 per hour
- Additional shift allowance of $1/hour for Team Leader duties
- Free training towards NZQA Health and Wellbeing qualification
- Bespoke training tailored to the needs of the rangatahi
- Clinical supervision to support best practice
- PB Tech discount when shopping online
- Discounted 2Degrees phone and broadband plans
- Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for health and wellbeing support
- 'Refer a friend' bonus
- A desire to support rangatahi to learn new skills and achieve outcomes
- Minimum Level 3 Health and Wellbeing qualification (or equivalent)
- Previous experience working with rangatahi
- Understanding of Intellectual Disability and Autism
- Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Maori and Pasifika cultural norms (advantageous)
- Ability to speak Te Reo Maori (a bonus)
- Creativity, 'out of the box' thinking, and a team player attitude
- Full NZ driver's licence
Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness are important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests.
Ready to apply?
If you are passionate about supporting people, then maybe there is a role for you here. Send your application to NZCL.
Mena he tangata ngakaunui ana koe ki te tautoko i nga momo tangata, tena pea, kei konei he tur