Support Worker Team Leader

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Access Community Health Full time
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding position, where you can make a real difference in your community and peoples' lives? Are you patient and able to negotiate conflict when needed?


Due to growth in the Wellington region we are on the lookout for an exceptional Support Worker Team leader to joint us.

Ko wai matou? | Who are we?

Access Community Health (Hauora-Tara-A-Whare) is a leading provider of home-based healthcare and support.

Our nationwide teams of over 4,000 support workers and registered health professionals support people to remain active, safe, and independent in their own homes and communities.

He korero whakamarama mo tenei turanga | About the role


Lead from the front Take charge and inspire your team to deliver exceptional home-based / community healthcare services that exceed expectations.

As a Support Worker Team leader, you will be responsible for providing leadership, staff development, recruitment, support to the Advanced Support Workers in the delivery of homecare support within your assigned region, consultation with care coordination and community nurse teams, liaise with the community clinical team and Trainer on their requirement for SW competency assessments Your role will involve implementing service delivery models aligned with our values, ensuring quality assurance, and meeting contractual requirements.

You will develop strong relationships with key stakeholders.

He aha ai matou? | Why Us?

  • A supportive nationwide team with a strong valuesbased culture
  • A passionate business that promotes diversity and inclusion, reflecting the communities we serve
  • We work hard to remove barriers to allow people to have a voice, choice and selfdetermination using the power of whanau and communities so they can achieve their goals and aspirations
Nga tohungatanga mo tenei turanga | Skills and experience

  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities and strategic thinking
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to understand and navigate diverse behaviours and expectations
  • Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Sensitivity to equity issues, people with disabilities, and cultural and social needs
  • IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and internet research
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Job Details:

  • Reference #
1927- Posted on
18 Aug 2023- Closes on

27 Aug :00- Location(s)

Wellington, Wellington Central, Hutt Valley, Porirua & Kapiti Coast, Rest of Wellington Region- Expertise
Community Care, Support Worker Team Leader- Job level(s)
Entry, Intern, Experienced- Work type(s)
Permanent full-time

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