Enliven Disability Residential Services - Team Leader Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
Full time
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 220 staff and 100 volunteers across our services which include Enliven Disability Residential Services across Taradale in Napier and Havelock North.
Enliven Disability Services, a service of Presbyterian Support East Coast, provides residential support for younger people with complex physical disabilities, so they can live and enjoy life as a valued part of our community.
We are looking for a permanent Team Leader who is passionate about working with people with disabilities, empowering the team, and making a positive difference in the lives of the people we support.
You will be based in Havelock North, Hawkes Bay, but should be willing to work and travel across and around to Taradale, Hastings, and Havelock North.
As Team Leader, you will provide supervision, support, and mentoring to our support worker staff, lead in preparing after-hours support, coordinate staff rosters, and drive towards excellent service delivery.
Your role will include:
Day-to-day management of two disability services across Havelock North
Budgeting and administration of the services, including timesheets
Engaging with internal and external stakeholders
Attending and engaging at Planning and Operational meetings
Managing staff and coordinating training and development
Leading the space in preparing after-hour support and continuity of service delivery
A high level of accuracy in documentation and reporting
Participating and complying with Health and Safety legislation, and all associated PSEC policies and procedures
Honouring the Treaty of Waitangi obligations
Working collaboratively as part of the Enliven Disability team
What you will need:
Strong leadership skills
The ability to build and maintain a great rapport with the people we support, external stakeholders, and colleagues
To maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
Excellent communication, problem-solving, supervision, and time management skills
Passionate about the NZ Disability Strategy and experience in the health and disability sector
Level 7 Health and Wellbeing certification is preferred
Relevant evidence of skills and knowledge in understanding rostering systems, goal setting, and consumer experience
To work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the service
A full NZ driver's license
Eligibility to work in New Zealand with no restrictions
With the added responsibility of managing a small team, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced people leader 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 is offered and an annual wellness day.
We know that people want an opportunity to grow and develop, and we invest in our team and will support you to develop as a professional. We will offer you various relevant trainings in Disability Support.
Interested in applying?
If you are interested in this position, you can apply by contacting Jose Carlos [Kai] Jugo, Operations Manager for Residential Services to express your interest – ******
Only applications from those who reside and have full working rights in NZ will be considered.
Your application will include the following questions:
How many years' experience do you have as a Services Team Leader?
How many years' experience do you have as a Support Worker Team Leader?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
What's your expected annual base salary?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
Do you own or have regular access to a car?
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