Are you a motivated team player with big ideas?Do you enjoy hands-on work where no day is the same?Come and help us lead our respite house in Naenae, supporting amazing young people with intellectual disabilities!We provide short stays for young people with intellectual disabilities so their families can have a break.Our House Leader role involves engaging and motivating a team of support workers to deliver a fun, strengths-based respite service, in alignment with Enabling Good Lives Principles.Working alongside and gaining guidance from our Service Coordinator, the role oversees the day-to-day running of the house, staff mentorship, and liaison with families and key community stakeholders.This is a fast-paced and rewarding full-time role, working Monday to Friday with the opportunity to pick up extra evening, overnight and weekend shifts.If you are interested in supporting young people and families when they need support the most; if you are empathetic and understanding of the challenges they are facing and want to make a difference in your community then we want to hear from you today!What you'll need:The ability to positively lead, coach and develop team members, and to troubleshoot.The ability to communicate effectively to the people you will support, their families, and the Spectrum Care team.Experience supporting people with disabilities and an understanding of positive behaviour support strategies.The ability to organise and allocate staff rosters and to manage the attendance booking calendar.A full driver's licence.A relevant qualification or the willingness to acquire one and engage in ongoing professional development.Sound writing skills.The ability to use a computer effectively, including programs such as Microsoft Office.What the role offers:A fun vibrant workplace where every day is genuinely different.A meaningful, life-changing career within a supportive team environment.Ongoing development and study opportunities - earn while you learn! We can support you to achieve NZQA Health and Wellbeing qualifications.Pay rates from $23.38 - $29.10 per hour plus an hourly $1.50 house leaders allowance.Any sleepover hours are additional to rostered hours, and paid at current minimum wage.Reference: 35081Posted on: 12 Aug 2024Closes on: 23 Sep 2024 23:55Location: Lower HuttExpertise: House LeaderWork type: Full-time (40 hours)Availability: All shifts, Day shifts, Afternoon shifts, Evening shifts, Overnight shifts, Saturday and Sunday shifts
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