Support Worker Team Leader - Canterbury 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. He korero whakamarama mo tenei turanga | About the role 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. He aha ai matou? | Why Us? 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 He koero mou| About you 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. Nga tohungatanga mo tenei turanga | Skills and experience 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. For more information about the role please email Job Details Reference # 4354 Posted on 23 Oct 2024 Closes on 23 Nov 2024 17:00 Location(s) Christchurch Expertise Support Worker Team Leader Job level(s) Experienced, Management Work type(s) Permanent full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr