Situation Vacant:

Community Coach, Wellington

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including underrepresented groups.

  • Community Coach (full-time)
  • Support our community clients to achieve their goals!
  • Disability rehabilitation

We are looking for a Kai Mataora (Coach) to join our Community Team that works across the greater Wellington region.

  • Monday to Friday work (no weekends or shift work)
  • $26 to $29.25 per hour

Community Coaches can make a significant difference in the lives of disabled people.   They encourage to enhance their lives.  In their roles, coaches support the client to learn new tasks, to focus on the client’s strengths and abilities, (looking for what people can do instead of what they may be unable to do), make the appropriate adjustments & connections and following up with mentoring.

For example, you might be supporting someone to go to the supermarket.  You would enquire “what can you do?” then encourage them to e.g. reach an item off the shelf and then do it alongside them.

WIIFM?

  • Autonomous, meaningful & rewarding work
  • Supportive manager
  • Make a difference in people’s lives!
  • Access to company car
  • Mobile phone provided

Me pēhea te tono |To apply for this role:

  • Please submit your updated CV along with a cover letter outlining your experience, skills and what you would bring to this role.
  • You must be eligible to work and be based in New Zealand.
  • COVID-19 Vaccination is preferable but not a requirement.

E pā ana ki a tatou | About us

We are an independent, charitable provider of residential and community care for those living with disability. We are driven to help our clients achieve independence and self-determination and strive to inspire opportunities for belonging.

Ngā mātāpono |Our Values

Empathy, Aroha - We are kind, and have a desire to know and understand others

Embracing Diversity, Kanorau Awhitanga - We respect people, value difference and are committed to equity 

Courage, Kia Maia - We are prepared to change and lead the way by being the best we can be

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