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We are seeking a committed Support Worker Team Leader with strong administrative skills for a three-month fixed-term role, covering the absence of our existing Team Leader. 

This role will include leading and working 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. 

This is a “hit the ground running” opportunity with an immediate start so your calm, level-headed approach to managing high volumes of work in a tight timeframe will be invaluable. You will be working with technology and experience with IT is essential – our systems include bespoke software as well as teams and SharePoint and Microsoft products. 

You will be guided by experienced leaders and clinical teams and will work one to one with the Regional Manager. 

Mōhou Ake | About You 
You will bring practical care experience, confidence supporting others, and a commitment to delivering respectful, culturally safe support support complimented by: 

• 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 ai mātou? | Why Us 

• Work one to one with our highly experienced Regional Manager 
• Laugh – it's a tough game but humor gets us through as does the amazing team 
• A rewarding role where you can lead, coach, and stay connected to hands-on support 

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.

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