House Leader - Residential Support in Upper Hutt

Role Overview

We are seeking a full-time House Leader based in Upper Hutt to oversee and motivate a residential support team providing 24-hour assistance to adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. This role involves both direct support and leadership responsibilities, including liaising with Service Coordinators to maintain a high-quality service in a community home setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of support workers within the residential home environment.
• Work alongside the Service Coordinator to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services to residents.
• Organize and allocate staff rosters ensuring adequate coverage, including a rotating schedule covering Monday to Sunday.
• Prepare and maintain clear, effective reports on service delivery and other relevant matters.
• Assist with balancing general ledgers related to the service.
• Communicate supportively and clearly with residents, their families, and coordinators.
• Participate actively in community engagement, recreational activities, and physical care as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience leading and coaching a team, preferably in a disability or similar care setting.
• Previous exposure to roster management and financial ledger balancing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities and challenging behaviours is highly advantageous.
• Reliable, committed, and passionate about working with people in a care role.
• A current driver’s licence and relevant qualifications are required.
• Competency with computers and applications such as Word and email.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants who are non-residents must meet Immigration New Zealand Level 3 skill requirements, including at least three years paid experience in care or holding a relevant NZQF Level 4 qualification or diploma.

Work Details and Benefits

• Full-time position (40 hours per week) based in Upper Hutt.
• Salary range of $23.97 to $29.68 per hour plus an additional House Leader Allowance.
• Shift work including days, afternoons, evenings, overnight and weekend shifts.

About Spectrum Care

Spectrum Care delivers diverse support services across over 100 worksites in Auckland and provides comprehensive residential services that aim to enable independence and choice for people living with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employers

Spectrum Care is committed to diversity and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer. We encourage eligible candidates with a passion for empowering others to apply.