Community Support Worker - Team Leader
Presbyterian Support is one of the largest providers of social and health services in New Zealand. Our East Coast team is made up of over 200+ staff and 100 volunteers across our services which include Enliven and Family Works and two charity shops, in Havelock North and Taradale.
Enliven Intensive Home Support, a service of Presbyterian Support East Coast provides support services for older people so they can live and enjoy life as a valued part of our community.
We are looking for a permanent full-time Community Support Worker - Team Leader who is passionate about working with people and making a positive difference.
You will work across all our teams which include Napier, Taradale, Hastings and Havelock North.
As Key Support Worker Team leader, you will provide supervision, support and mentoring to Key Support Workers, assist with after-hours, coordination of staff rosters and service delivery. You will also co-ordinate Career-force and other training for Key Support Workers.
Your role will include:- Honouring the Treaty of Waitangi obligations
- Manage staff and co-ordinate training and development
- Assist with after-hour support and continuity of service delivery
- High level of accuracy in documentation and reporting.
- Participate and comply with Health and Safety legislation, and all associated PSEC policies and procedures.
- Working collaboratively as part of the Enliven Older People team.
- Leadership skills.
- The ability to build and maintain a great rapport with consumers and colleagues
- Maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, problem solving, supervision and time management skills
- Minimum of Level 4 Health and Wellbeing certification.
- Relevant evidence of skills and knowledge in understanding rostering systems, goal setting and consumer experience.
- To work with the flexibly on a roster basis to meet the needs of the service.
- Full NZ drivers license
With the added responsibility of managing a small team this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to take the next step in their career.
Why us:Working with Enliven brings a rewarding career full of variety and a chance to make a real difference in your community. As an employer of choice, we value our staff and are committed to the health and safety, well-being, and security of our team.
Health insurance offered and an annual wellness day.
We know that people want an opportunity to grow and develop, we invest in our team and will support you to develop as a professional.
Interested in applyingYou can find more information about Enliven Older People on our website at www.psec.org.nz.
Only applications who reside and have full working rights in NZ will be considered.
Applications close 16 November 2025.