Team Leader - LDSS Nelson
- This role is all about supporting a group of young people at the beginning of their house sharing journey to live an independent and full life. It requires warmth, an understanding and ability to encourage and guide gently. It requires planning, preparation and a motivation to try new things as well as give things a go.
- You will be part of the fun times; will see their great achievements and pride when they grow in confidence and see their own successes.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
As a Team Leader, you will be involved with ongoing service development that will allow you to use your expertise and skills. You will also be an integral part of the team, providing support and leadership, as well as pro-active day-to-day support to enable the people you support to live safely and be actively involved in their community.
While your roster will usually be 7.00AM to 3.30PM Monday to Friday, we work with flexibility over 7 days including evening and weekend work. No on-call is required.
This is a permanent full-time role working 80 hours per week (1.0 FTE).
Our goal is to embed Enabling Good Lives in our daily practices.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our teamprovide support to over 250 people, who have disabilities, to achieve their personal aspirations and choices in a variety of residential and respite settings across the Nelson/Tasman and Marlborough regions. We are a community-based disability support service focused on quality-of-life outcomes and the Enabling Good Lives Principles.
We support each person to manage their day to day lives in ways and at times that work for them. This could be anything from personal care, behaviour support to living the life in the community. The people we support have a wide range of abilities and we focus on enabling good lives by being inclusive and actively encouraging family and whanau input.
For more information on living and working in Nelson click here
About you
As a Team Leader, you will:
- have inspiring leadership skills and a willingness to be part of a team,
- Have a strong commitment to working in collaboration with whanau and families to provide high quality support around enhancing people - s choice and control over their lives, amplifying their voices,
- hold a minimum NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4), or an equivalent health or disability related qualification as assessed by the Ministry of Health (see link below),
- have a sound knowledge of Person-Centred support as well as good time management skills,
Experience working in the field of disability would be advantageous.
https://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system/pay-equity-settlements/care-and-support-workers-pay-equity-settlement/pay-equity-and-qualification-equivalencies/qualifications-assessed-equivalence
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click- apply now.
- All applications must be submitted through our online careers
- portal by 11 May 2025.
Sonja Rae (recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Karen Wyllie (Service Lead) at karen.wyllie@nmdhb.govt.nz .
Job ref: R1N25-065
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.