One of the main things we do here at Flying Kites is to help you find your ideal support staff.
We know that having the right support person can change your world. The right fit isn’t just about skills – it’s about finding someone whose values and personality align with yours; someone you genuinely enjoy having around.
But many people put off finding their own support workers because the process is, quite frankly, daunting. Writing job ads, sorting through applications, and interviewing candidates can take a lot of time and energy – two things you probably don’t have spare at the best of times.
That’s where we come in.
At Flying Kites, we do the heavy lifting of the recruitment process so you can focus on what’s most important.
How We Make It Easy for You
1. Understanding Your Needs – We take the time to listen to what’s important to you. Whether you need someone with specific experience, certain skills, or just the right personality to fit into your life; we make sure we understand exactly what you’re looking for.
2. Finding the Right People – We do all the searching, screening, and shortlisting for you. Instead of spending hours sorting through applications, you’ll only need to meet candidates who match your needs and are genuinely interested in the role.
3. Someone to Talk it Through With – We are your sounding board while you consider the applicants and decide whether or not to make a job offer. We will help you evaluate your options and provide guidance along the way.
A Simple Process
We always start by meeting with you to understand exactly what you’re wanting to achieve. It’s not just about the tasks that need to be done, it’s about who you are as a person and what you’re wanting from the relationship with your support staff.
From there we create a recruitment strategy that is entirely customised to your specific requirements. This includes considering the type of person that would be the ideal fit for you and your whānau (for example, their skills, values and interests).
We arrange all of the advertising and pour our time into hunting-out the best people for the role, and then screening applicants. Our goal is to hand over a shortlist of high-quality candidates who are ready and willing to take on the job.
You then have the opportunity to talk to the shortlisted candidates and decide for yourself who would be the best fit.
Additional Support
Once you have your ideal candidate, there are some extra steps we recommend you take to ensure you are confident in your new hire. These include reference checks and police checks.
We have downloadable resources on our website to help with this process (see our Resources section) and are also able to conduct reference checks and police checks on your behalf. Talk to us if you’d like to include these in your service.
You Maintain Control of the Whole Process
These are your staff we are looking for—you are the employer—so it is only right that you retain full control and ultimate decision-making powers.
We are here to do the heavy-lifting and leg work; our goal is to take the pressure off you so you can move forward in your life without the overwhelm of finding staff holding you back.
We will never impose on or compromise your right to make these hiring decisions for yourself.
Change is Possible. It Starts Here.
We have seen amazing things happen when people get the right supports in place, and the right people on their team.
If you’ve been putting off finding support staff or need help to tackle the task, consider this the moment to do something about it. Book a free Zoom chat on our Contact page and let's talk about how Flying Kites can help.