08 Oct
Frontline Health
Lower Hutt
Leadership opportunity in the heart of the community services sector in Wellington
- Lead a passionate and skilled team while enhancing client outcomes
- Combine leadership and OT work load in this community based role
- Monday - Friday flexible hours, no evening or weekend work!
Are you ready for a new leadership opportunity in the heart of the community services sector? Step up into a Team Leader role and contribute to making a real difference in the lives of adults with physical or neurological impairments. Based in Lower Hut, you will lead a passionate team, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, client-centred services.
We also have options with this company for Occupational Therapists of varying experience,
and happy to discuss full time and part time opportunities to fit with her requirements.
This is with a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing rehabilitation, residential, and respite services to adults with disabilities or brain injuries.
What You Can Expect:
Empowering Work: Be part of an organisation that supports independence and well-being for people with disabilities.
Professional Development: Access ongoing opportunities for training, mentoring, and professional growth within a supportive environment.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible work arrangement and ability to manage your own case load
Culturally Responsive Leadership: Embrace their commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and help them grow in cultural competence.
What You Need to Do:
Lead and Mentor: Provide leadership, clinical supervision, and support to a team of Community Coaches and Allied Health professionals.
Service Oversight: Manage community-based contracts,
ensuring high-quality service delivery aligned with our mission and values.
Develop and Implement: Coordinate projects, tasks, and process improvements within the team, including triaging referrals and managing therapeutic relationships with clients and whānau.
Support Workforce Development: Identify and promote professional development opportunities, guide staff education, and support an interdisciplinary approach to client care.
Foster Relationships: Build strong connections with external professionals and providers, ensuring collaboration to meet client goals.
Ensure Health & Safety: Promote and adhere to health and safety policies, contributing to a safe working environment for clients, staff, and visitors.
What You Need to Have:
Essential:
- You are a qualified Occupational Therapist with membership with the Occupational Therapy board.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Privacy Act and Health and Disability Services regulations.
- A full New Zealand driver's license
- Basic understanding of te reo Māori and a willingness to further develop cultural competency.
Desirable:
- At least five years' experience for leadership role
- Proficiency in te reo Māori and knowledge of tikanga Māori practices.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference, providing leadership, and promoting inclusion - Apply Now!
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Cam Dudding at Frontline Health Wellington on 022 302 0088 quoting Ref No 205961
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▶️ Team Lead - Occupational Therapist
🖊️ Frontline Health
📍 Lower Hutt