Support Worker Team Leader

Lead, coach & support a team of Kaiāwhina while making a meaningful difference in the lives of people with care needs in the Christchurch community. As a Support Worker Team Leader, you will lead and work alongside a team of Kaiāwhina to deliver safe, respectful, person‑centred support for people/tāngata with complex and high‑risk care needs, including disabilities and spinal injuries. Working closely with coordination and clinical teams, you will help ensure support is consistent, responsive, and aligned with individual support plans, while also building the confidence and capability of your team. You will support people in their own homes while guiding your team to deliver care that reflects each person’s culture, values, beliefs, routines, preferences, and boundaries. Whakangungu| Training Structured induction and onboarding Leadership and coaching development Ongoing training, refreshers, and development modules Support from experienced leaders and clinical teams MōhouAke | About You Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification, or equivalent relevant experience Experience supporting complex care needs Confidence mentoring, coaching, or guiding others in care delivery Strong communication, relationship‑building, organisation, and problem‑solving skills A reflective, adaptable approach and genuine passion for helping people thrive Commitment to culturally safe, respectful support for people from all backgrounds Full driver’s license, and the right to work in New Zealand He aha aimātou? | Why Us Use of a company pool vehicle and mobile phone provided A rewarding role where you can lead, coach, and stay connected to hands‑on support Ongoing training and support from experienced leaders and clinical teams Exclusive Spark mobile plan: endless data, unlimited NZ/AU calls and texts, hotspot access, and voicemail for $24.15/month We recognise both formal qualifications and transferable experience, and we support ongoing capability development so our people can provide safe, responsive, and high‑quality care matched to each client’s needs. Access Community Health | Uru Ātea’s mission is to create a better day, every day for thousands of people throughout Aotearoa, helping them live independently in their own homes and communities. Uru Ātea means to enter space—our promise to deliver services wherever our clients need us. #J-18808-Ljbffr