Service Manager - Counties

at  IHC New Zealand

• Permanent - 80 hours per fortnight, including involvement in an on-call roster
• $76,053 per annum + on call allowance
• Office base in Papakura - but our Counties service area covers Papakura, Takanini, Waiuku and Pukekohe
• Work vehicle, phone and laptop provided

MŌ MĀTOU | ABOUT US

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities. We are New Zealand’s largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are founded on IHC’s utter commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.
The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

IDEA Services supports people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives as part of their communities. This is a rewarding opportunity to work for a meaningful cause within an established not-for-profit organisation.
We are looking for a real ‘people’ person, to build strong relationships with the people we support and their whānau. You will identify individual needs and determine how these can best be achieved. This is meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that really make a difference in people’s lives.
You will be responsible for leading and guiding a team of Support Workers to deliver the best possible outcomes for the people we support. We are looking for someone with the passion and expertise to coach and develop the skills within their team of Support Workers.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and ensuring delivery of support services for people with disabilities
• Managing and developing a strong team of Support Workers
• Building positive relationships with whānau including their involvement in the care of their loved ones
• Planning and coordinating the work of your team to ensure the best service outcomes are achieved (including rostering and staff training)
• Celebrating the achievements of the people we support
• Implementing best practice strategies and managing health & safety requirements