[ref. h75661317] Team Leader Support Worker - Wanganui

At NZCL we are dedicated to support 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 Intensive Support Services in Palmerston North, working with youth and young adults. You will lead a team in supporting our people to live as independently as possible, while also providing a safe environment where they can develop confidence, build friendships, and interact within the community.

There will be a mixture of morning, afternoon and evening shifts across the week and weekend, 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?

A Team Leader assists people with disabilities to live as independently as possible, while leading and motivating their team.

Your day will involve a range of responsibilities, including the following:

• Activities at home and in the community that are meaningful and purposeful to the people, including maximising independence and involving whanau
• 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

• Earn competitive pay rates between $23.50 up to $29.10 per hour, plus allowance for Team Leader duties
• Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health and 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

• Relevant caregiving experience, including personal cares
• Ideally leadership experience, or a genuine desire to develop your leadership expertise
• Ability to tailor your leadership approach to meet individual learning styles
• A warm, calm and friendly personality with a passion for supporting people to achieve positive outcomes for themselves
• A full NZ driver's licence and ability to transport passengers confidently and safely in our disability vans

Empathy, respect and cultural awareness is important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests.

If you are passionate about supporting people, then maybe there is a role for you here. Send your request to NZCL.

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 bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ resident/citizen or have a valid NZ work permit. The right to work in NZ and willingness to undergo police vetting and additional Vulnerable Children Safety checking are essential to be considered for this position.

To read a copy of our job description and apply, visit our website by pressing the apply now button.