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Intellectual Disability Support Manager

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Spectrum Care Full time

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced House Leader to join our team in Trentham, Upper Hutt. As a House Leader, you will be responsible for managing house-related coordination and administration, providing hands-on support, and being a great communicator with the wider Spectrum team, families, and other involved networks.

The successful candidate will need to bring an insightful empathic nature, be vigilant, motivated, and motivating, and be able to connect with all flatmates, families, and staff. You'll need to gain not only their trust and confidence but that of their families by being a great communicator, being transparent, supportive and understanding, and working in respectful partnership with them.

The flatmates have their own interests and personalities, so you'll need to get to know what is important to them and what they need from you. They may enjoy swimming, gym, movies, going out for a meal, music, crafts, library, puzzles, and computer games. Sometimes they may want company and liveliness, and sometimes peace and quiet.

The flatmates need some hands-on support for daily living, like bathing and showering, continence support, and also household tasks like making tasty healthy meals and general cleaning. They communicate in a variety of ways; some words, gestures, vocalisations, facial expressions, and some communication devices and tools. A key skill is being intuitive and patient, so you can really tune in to what's going on for each person and respond to them.

This is very much about making this new house into their home for this next phase of their life. With your empathy and initiative, these wonderful people will continue to lead good lives, enjoying and exploring whatever their neighbourhood has to offer and keeping connected with their whanau and friends.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live good lives
  • The ability to communicate effectively and supportively with flatmates, their families, and the team including your manager
  • The ability to lead, coach and develop team members, and to troubleshoot
  • Ability to coordinate interesting lives, complete admin tasks, and develop rosters
  • A full New Zealand driver's licence (essential)
  • Commitment to work towards a Health and Wellbeing Level 3 or 4 qualification or other relevant qualification - we will help with this
  • The ability to use a computer effectively, including programs such as Word, Internet Explorer, and email

Benefits:

  • Supportive and inclusive work environment
  • Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

Others:

  • Availability: Day shifts, Afternoon shifts, Evening shifts, Overnight shifts, Saturday and Sunday shifts