Team Leader

**About Us Equip **|** Mō mātou**:
Equip is an independent mental health not-for-profit organisation associated with Windsor Park Baptist Church. Our Vision is to build stronger communities by putting our faith into action. We achieve this by supporting people to grow by providing high-quality services that meet needs and exceed expectations.

We are a values-led organisation that cares about the people we work with and for. We aim to do what we can to address people’s needs and provide the momentum for them to move forward in their lives by providing high quality services that meet needs and exceed expectations.

Our team feels valued, supported and appreciated which enables us to bring about positive change in the lives of others. We promote work life balance and offer career and leadership development opportunities and support.

**The Benefits **| **Ng**ā āhuatanga kei a mātou**

We are an organisation that lives by its values and has a supportive team culture. Some of the benefits we offer include:

- **Professional development**: External and internal paid training, professional and leadership development programme and support towards professional registration and study placements.
- **Health and Wellness**: Free flu vaccine, team building days and extra leave days including birthday leave and Covid-19 related leave.
- **Employment Assistance Programme**: Regular internal and external supervision and peer lead support and supervision.
- **Other**: Laptop, phone (work purposes and for longevity of employment) and use of modern hybrid fleet vehicles for everyday work activities, free on-site parking and staff discount at local childcare _(Windsor Park only). _

**The role **| Mō tēnei tūranga mahi**:
Koromiko House is a leading mental health respite service on the North Shore, providing a safe, calm, and nurturing home environment for up to seven guests 24/7. Guests stay with us on average between 4 - 10 days.

The Team Leader Position is a hands-on role, working 40 hours Monday to Friday with an occasional on-call roster shift. You will lead and encourage a small team to respond to the needs of the guests staying with us. You will need to have a holistic focus and the people skills to support people in their recovery by encouraging good routine, listening, and supporting with strategies when they are distressed or anxious, administering of medications and to respond to any challenging situations as they arise.

The Team Leader will also ensure the team complete practical household tasks such as preparing meals, cleaning tasks, and admin jobs such as receiving referrals, liaising with clinical teams, and other support agencies when possible.

**Primary Objectives for the Role**:

- Establish and maintain a high performing team, working well as individuals and as a cohesive team.
- Assist in managing financial, quality, administrative and operating systems.
- Plan, organise, implement, and evaluate the delivery of services to tangata whaiora
- Develop and maintain a strong collaborative relationship with Clinical Teams who refer guests to the Service.
- Supervise and manage the performance of Kaimahi.
- Ensure a safe and effective service operation
- Be a contributing member of the management group and the Equip organisation

**Skills and Experience**:

- Registered Health Professional.
- Comprehensive leadership skills.
- Previous experience in Mental Health sector is advantageous.
- Ability to build rapport and empathise with people from diverse backgrounds.
- An interest in Māori and Pasifika people’s customs and cultural norms.
- Have a passion for mentoring others.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Strong technology skills. Must be experienced in using Microsoft Office products and familiar with databases.
- A clean full NZ driver licence.
- NZ resident or a valid NZ work visa.