Support Worker - Team Leader
At NZCL, we are dedicated to supporting people with disabilities in New Zealand. Our disability support services reflect our belief that everyone deserves to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.
We are looking for an energetic and motivated team leader for our intensive support services in Palmerston North, working with youth and young adults.
You will lead a team supporting our people to live as independently as possible while providing a safe environment where they can build confidence, friendships, and community connections.
This role includes a mix of morning, afternoon, and evening shifts across weekdays and weekends, so flexibility to support your team in different shifts is essential.
What does the role involve - He aha te mahi a te mahi
A team leader assists people with disabilities to live as independently as possible while leading and motivating their team.
Your day could include:
- Supporting people with meaningful activities at home and in the community, promoting independence and whanau involvement
- Helping with household duties such as meal preparation, daily routines, and personal cares
- Working closely with your team to deliver individual support plans effectively, using positive communication and teamwork
- Creating a warm, inclusive, and nurturing home environment that encourages feedback and supports each person to achieve their personal goals
What's in it for you - He aha kei roto mou
We value and invest in our employees. At NZCL, you'll join a diverse, supportive team and have access to great benefits and training opportunities.- Competitive pay rates between $23.97 and $29.68 per hour, plus an allowance for team leader duties
- Job security with employee benefits, a work phone, and paid sick/annual leave
- PB Tech online shopping discounts
- Discounted 2degrees phone and broadband plans
- Discounted Southern Cross health insurance
- Access to Samsung products at reduced prices
- Earn while you learn with free NZQA Health and Wellbeing training
- Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and support
- 'Refer a friend' bonus
- Relevant caregiving experience, including personal cares
- Leadership experience, or a genuine desire to develop your leadership skills
- Ability to adapt your leadership style to support individual learning needs
- A warm, calm, and friendly personality with a passion for helping people achieve positive outcomes
- A full NZ driver's licence and confidence driving disability vans safely
Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness are essential in this role, as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds and have unique needs and interests.
If you're passionate about supporting others, there could be a place for you here at NZCL. Send us your application today.
Mena he tangata ngakaunui ana koe ki te tautoko i nga momo tangata, tena pea, kei konei he turanga mou. Tukua mai to tono ki NZCL.
Please note: all applicants must be NZ residents/citizens or hold a valid NZ work permit.
To read the full job description and apply, visit our website and click the 'apply now' button.