House Leader - Residential Support - South Auckland

Overview

This is a full-time position requiring a 40-hour workweek based in South Auckland. The role offers a salary range from $23.97 to $29.68 per hour, along with a House Leader Allowance. Spectrum Care operates over 100 work sites across Auckland, delivering residential support services to adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities both at home and within their communities. Our 24-hour support service involves a rotating roster covering Monday through Sunday.

Role Summary

The House Leader role integrates hands-on support work with leadership duties. Under the guidance of a Service Coordinator, you will supervise and motivate a home-based support team to ensure delivery of efficient, effective services enabling people to gain self-confidence, independence, and live fulfilling lives in their own communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of support workers within the residential service.
• Organize and allocate staff rosters effectively to cover support needs.
• Maintain effective communication with service users, their families, coordinators, and team members.
• Engage actively in a variety of activities ranging from sports to community involvement and personal care.
• Prepare clear, detailed reports as needed.
• Assist in balancing general ledgers relevant to the service.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in team leadership and staff development.
• Strong report writing capabilities.
• Effective rostering and organizational skills.
• Basic accounting or ledger balancing experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Physical fitness suitable for an active role including sports and personal care activities.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working with people with disabilities or challenging behaviours.
• Demonstrated reliability, commitment, and passion for working with people.
• Current driver's licence.
• Relevant qualifications in care or support fields.
• Competency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Internet, and email.

Eligibility and Additional Requirements

• Applicants who are non-residents must meet Immigration New Zealand Level 3 skill requirements: either 3+ years paid care work at care workforce wage rates or hold a relevant NZQCF qualification at level 4 or higher (diploma required for skill level 2 roles).

Additional Information

Spectrum Care is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion. The available shifts cover day, afternoon, evening, overnight, weekends including Saturdays and Sundays.

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