Site Facilitator - Aspirations

Position Overview

Are you passionate about sharing your unique interests and hobbies while supporting others? Do you appreciate making meaningful connections, enjoying social activities, and getting paid for it? We offer a role based in Henderson, West Auckland, from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, with optional fun after-hours event attendance. The pay rate ranges from $23.97 to $29.68 per hour plus allowances.

Spectrum Care Trust delivers vocational support services in Auckland for people with intellectual disabilities, often young and vibrant individuals seeking their place in the community. As a Site Facilitator, you will lead a dedicated team in inspiring and assisting these individuals to develop self-confidence, independence, and meaningful lives within their communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and organise daily service operations.
• Combine direct client support with team supervision and administrative responsibilities.
• Guide the team in delivering person-centered, community-focused activities and resolve challenges as they arise.
• Serve as primary contact point for families, transition providers, and other stakeholders.
• Plan effectively to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Support individuals to pursue personal growth, social connections, employment, education, and other fulfilling occupations.

Candidate Profile and Skills

• Demonstrates passion for empowering people with disabilities to lead full and independent lives.
• Strong communication skills with colleagues, clients, and partners.
• Comfortable managing reporting and administration duties.
• Empathetic and willing to assist with personal care needs, such as bathing, dressing, and toileting when required.
• Excellent command of verbal and written English.
• Natural teaching ability, observant, intuitive, respectful of diversity, patient, kind, and fun.
• Well-connected within local communities and capable of fostering community engagement for clients.

Qualifications and Additional Requirements

• Interest in obtaining a Community Support Worker Level Three or higher qualification with provided support to do so.
• Reliable, committed, and genuinely motivated to work with people with disabilities.
• Possession of a valid New Zealand driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a New Zealand police background check.
• Competency in using computers and software such as Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, and email.
• For non-residents: must have a minimum of 3 years paid care workforce experience at the appropriate wage rate or hold a relevant NZQCF Level 4 qualification or diploma for the respective skill level role.

Additional Information

Spectrum Group is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce reflecting the communities served, actively encouraging applicants of all diverse backgrounds including those with disabilities and neurodivergence. Spectrum Care is an equal opportunity employer.