We have a full-time, permanent position available at our beautiful Canterbury region for a Support Worker Team Leader role. This role supports our passionate team within the Canterbury area.
Ko wai matou? | Who are we?
Access Community Health (Hauora-Tara-A-Whare) is a leading provider of home-based healthcare and support. Our nationwide teams of over 4,000 support workers and registered nurses support people to remain active, safe, and independent in their own homes and communities.
Lead from the front! Take charge and inspire your team to deliver exceptional home-based/community healthcare services that exceed expectations. As a Support Worker Team Leader, you will be responsible for providing leadership, staff development, recruitment, support to the Advanced Support Workers in the delivery of homecare support within your assigned region, consultation with care coordination and community nurse teams, liaise with the community clinical team and Trainer on their requirement for SW competency assessments, establish a rapport with Tangata and their whanau. Your role will involve implementing service delivery models aligned with our values, ensuring quality assurance, and meeting contractual requirements. You will develop strong relationships with key stakeholders.
A supportive Nationwide team with a strong values-based culture
A passionate business that promotes diversity and inclusion that are reflective of the communities we serve
On-board training and Career development
We work hard to remove barriers to allow people to have a voice, choice and self-determination using the power of whanau and communities so they can achieve their goals and aspirations
An opportunity to enhance your current skill set and step into the healthcare industry
Be a part of a large supportive and passionate team within a company that thrives on the best health and wellbeing outcomes for our communities
You will have life experience, patience, empathy and wisdom to share, with the ability to do so in a way that engages Tangata Whaiora. You will be able to build rapport with people who have experienced trauma, and you can redirect unhelpful behaviour. Additionally, you will have plenty of resilience. Your initiative and proactive approach will be highly valued in your day-to-day work.
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities and strategic thinking
Interpersonal skills and ability to understand and navigate diverse behaviours and expectations
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Sound judgement with the skills to manage risk and make tough decisions
Sensitivity to equity issues, people with disabilities, and cultural and social needs
IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and internet research
If this sounds like you and you are a motivated leader with a passion for making a positive impact in the community, we invite you to apply for the position of Support Worker Team Leader - Canterbury Region at Access Community Health. Join our team and help us empower individuals to live safely and independently in their homes and communities.
Those that are shortlisted will be contacted. Please only apply for this role if you have current NZ working rights.
He whakangakau, he whakarongo, he whakapiri, he whakamanawanui. We ask, we listen, we support, we act.
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