Support Worker - Cambridge (Fixed term)

IHC New Zealand; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their team, providing essential care to adults with intellectual disabilities. This role requires a calm and confident individual who can handle challenging behaviours and work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepovers. You will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of clients, while also having the opportunity to further your qualifications in health and wellbeing. With generous leave entitlements and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Long service leave entitlements

Insurance benefits after 2 years

'Refer a friend' Bonus programme

FREE Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in caregiving or personal care for adults.
• Ability to work with challenging behaviours and flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with complex needs and manage risk throughout the night.
• Ensure safety and provide individual care as needed.

Skills

Communication Skills

Experience in Caregiving

Physical Fitness

Computer Proficiency

Education

Level 2 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

Job description

• Fixed term 6 months (cover parental leave)
• Full time - includes weekends and sleepovers
• Experienced support worker required
• Availability to work alternate weekends is required

Mō te tūnga | About the role

IDEA Services supports people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives at home and as part of their community.

As a Support Worker you will be supporting clients with complex needs, managing risk, ensuring safety, and providing individual care throughout the night. We would prefer someone who has previous experience working within the disability sector or aged care.

• Preferably previous experience in caregiving or providing personal care for adults.
• A calm nature and confidence to work with challenging behaviours.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepover shifts.
• Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.
• Full NZ driver's license.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

• $23.84 - $29.10 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications.
• IDEA Services will support you towards completion of the Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing qualifications.
• Generous long service leave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service.
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme.
• FREEEmployee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.

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.

IDEA Services Ltdis an accredited Immigration AEWV employer.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the recruitment selection process, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV. If you have any questions about the application process, please [e-mail] .

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.

Reference # 34141

Posted on 05 May 2025

Closes on 06 Jun 2025 23:55

Location(s) Waikato King Country

Expertise Healthcare

Job level(s) Entry (no qualifications/experience), 1-3 years experience, 3+ years experience