Residential Support Lead

72 hours per fortnight rostered shifts including some weekend work

Te mahi angitu - The opportunity

• Provide strong supportive leadership of Support Worker staff with regular feedback and performance management when required.
• Be responsible for the monitoring of support worker education including induction/orientation and compliance with all expected learning and competencies
• Ensure high quality of care by regular monitoring of tasks and education
• Support the Nurse Lead Allied Health Lead to ensure all care and rehabilitation needs of kiritaki/clients are met within established policies, procedures and required standards
• Perform the role of Key Worker and ensure Primary Support Workers complete specific tasks and reporting as contractually required

Ka whakahere matau ki a koe - What we can offer you

• A competitive pay rate
• The opportunity to further grow your skills and career
• An environment where your contribution will be valued
• Easy free on road parking nearby
• Staff discounts including discounted gym membership

Ko wai koe - About you

Mau - You will:

• Be committed to working within the mission and vision of the Trust
• Have a strong commitment to actively work within the uara of the Trust:
• Manaakitaka We care
• Kauanuanutia We are respectful
• Kotahitaka We are inclusive
• Tika me te Pono We do it right
• Have a NZQA level 5 minimum or equivalent in the health and disability field
• Have a minimum of 5 years' experience in the disability sector
• Have exceptional oral communication, interpersonal, time management and organisational skills
• Be Computer literate
• Demonstrate proficiency in preparing kiritaki/client and service documentation
• Be able to work effectively with individuals who may have challenging behaviours and high and complex support needs
• Have the ability to use a variety of skills to engage people in a wide range of situations in achieving quality kiritaki/client outcomes
• Demonstrate competence and experience in effective engagement with community agencies and networks
• Have a proactive approach to problem solving
• Possess conflict resolution skills

Mo tatou/About us

We are an independent, charitable organisation driven to help our clients achieve independence, inclusion, and quality of life. Through a full continuum of assessment, rehabilitation and support services delivered when and where they are needed, our highly skilled interdisciplinary teamwork with our clients and their families/whanau to develop individualised strategies that equip them to find new pathways through life.

We:

• Welcome Tangata Moana, Tangata Tiriti, Tangata Haumi and Mana Whenua
• Welcome people with a disability
• Welcome neurodiverse people
• Welcome people from the Rainbow community; we have taken the Pride Pledge and are members of the Safe Spaces Alliance
• Are carer friendly and accredited with CareWise
• Are breastfeeding friendly and accredited with CanBreastFeed

To view the position description go to https://careers.lfbit.co.nz

Don't miss this opportunity to grow your career

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience, we would love to hear from you.