Support Worker Team Leader - Auckland

About the role

New Zealand Community Living (NZCL), part of New Zealand Health Group, is looking for an energetic and motivated Team Leader for its residential houses in Auckland. The role leads a team that supports people with disabilities to live as independently as possible, helping them plan and work towards their goals. It is a permanent full-time position based in Mount Wellington.

Key responsibilities

• Assist people with disabilities to live as independently as possible and lead and motivate their team.
• Plan activities at home and in the community that are meaningful and purposeful, maximising independence and involving whānau.
• Cover household duties such as meal preparation, daily care routines and personal care.
• Work with the team to implement personal support plans consistently.
• Create a warm, nurturing and inclusive environment that welcomes ideas and feedback.

Required profile

• Minimum qualification Level 3 in Health and Wellbeing.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred, including with disabilities and challenging behaviour.
• Full driver's licence is essential.
• Flexibility to work overnight shifts across a roster, including weekends.
• Applicants must be a New Zealand resident or citizen, or hold a valid NZ work permit.

What we offer

• Pay of $27.48 to $29.68 per hour plus allowance for Team Leader duties.
• Free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing.
• Sick and annual leave and other employee benefits.
• PB Tech discount, discounted 2Degrees phone and broadband plans, and discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance.
• Employee assistance programme.