Support Worker - Permanent, Part-time - Timaru

Tangram; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Support Workers to provide essential assistance to clients, fostering independence through practical and emotional support. The role offers flexible scheduling with opportunities for part-time or full-time work, emphasizing a supportive team environment. Successful candidates will bring empathy and a commitment to care, along with potential healthcare qualifications.

Benefits

Career pathway through learning and development

NZQA qualifications funded

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare or care-giving experience is desirable, although not essential.
• Must possess a full New Zealand driver's licence and own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients to live independently within homes and communities.
• Follow care plans including meal preparation and personal cares.
• Engage in community outings and provide emotional support.

Skills

Empathy

Desire to help others

Education

Healthcare qualifications

Job description

Support Worker - Permanent, Part-time - Timaru

HealthCare NZ

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Duration

Duration Permanent

Description

We are currently looking for empathetic and passionate Support Workers across our different services, including Community and Rehabilitation, and Social Services. Whether you are looking for flexibility around other commitments or would prefer regular rostered shifts, we have a variety of permanent (full-time and part-time) and casual options on offer.

What does a Support Worker do?

As part of a wider team, you will assist our clients to live as independently as possible, within their homes and community. You will help our clients to achieve their goals and reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support.

Responsibilities can be varied, and you will follow a care plan, which may include some or all of the below:

• Meal preparation
• Community outings and integration
• Giving medication
• Personal cares (showering, toileting etc)
• Alternative weekends are a must
• May need to travel to surrounding areas

What's in it for you?

We are committed to our employees and are proud to employ and train the best people in all areas of our organisation. We provide a career pathway for staff through the learning and development framework to achieve NZQA qualifications, which are fully funded. You will earn between $23.50 - $29.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualification.

This is an opportunity to join New Zealand's largest community healthcare provider with the potential to gain experience in a variety of disciplines including aged care, disability, mental health, and rehabilitation. Whilst you will be part of a large national organisation, you will join a dedicated and close-knit team.

What are we looking for?:

• Attitude - a desire to help and support others, achieving excellence in all you do!
• Previous healthcare or care-giving experience is desirable, although not essential
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous
• Most positions require a full New Zealand driver's licence and your own reliable transport

At HealthCare New Zealand, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and reflects the communities we serve. Ifyou are passionate about what you do and are interested in exploring a rewarding career with us, then we would love to hear from you!

You must possess the right to work in New Zealand and a willingness to undergo police vetting and additional checks in order to be considered for this position.

To read a copy of our job description and apply, visit our website by pressing the apply now button.