Support Worker - South East Auckland

IHC Group; Cambridge; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities seeks a Support Worker to help enhance client independence and community connections. The role involves meaningful interaction, assisting with daily routines, and fostering emotional well-being. Training provided, great for those looking to start a career in the health and disability sector.

Benefits

Generous long service leave entitlements

Free Employee Assistance programme

Refer a friend bonus programme

Support towards Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing qualifications

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary but enthusiasm to learn and grow is valued.
• Physical fitness to provide support and participate in community activities.
• A Full NZ driver's licence eligibility within 6 months required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with daily routines including personal care and medication management.
• Encouraging independence and life skills like cooking and using public transport.
• Helping clients pursue their interests and maintain health choices.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Confidence to work with challenging behaviours

Flexibility for rostered shifts

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

• South East Auckland service area: Mount Wellington, East Tamaki, Papatoetoe, Manukau
• Full time and part time opportunities
• Must have availability to work a variety of rostered shifts including mornings, evenings, overnight sleepovers, and every second weekend.

• South East Auckland service area: Mount Wellington, East Tamaki, Papatoetoe, Manukau
• Full time and part time opportunities
• Must have availability to work a variety of rostered shifts including mornings, evenings, overnight sleepovers, and every second weekend.
• $23.84-$29.10 per hour depending on relevant qualifications
  
  

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a Support Worker you will be supporting people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives at home and as part of their community. This is meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others. In this role you will be supporting individuals with complex behavioural support needs. No one is too disabled or "challenging" to be supported in taking an active role in their life.

Your Role Involves Helping The People We Support To

• recognise and respond to emotional overwhelm and react safely to this.
• grow their independence and learn skills for daily living such as using public transport, getting a job, cooking a meal, emotional regulation.
• manage their daily routines - shower, get dressed, take medication or eat a meal.
• pursue their goals, interests, and hobbies.
• stay healthy and making positive choices about their lifestyle.
• have strong connections with their whānau and community.
  
  

Check out our website to learn more: Become a Support Worker

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

No prior experience in the health and disability sector is necessary, but a strong desire to pursue a career as a Support Worker with a positive attitude is highly valued. Full training and orientation will be provided to individuals who demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

• Flexibility to work rostered shifts including days, evenings, sleepovers, and weekends.
• Confidence to work with challenging behaviours.
• Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support and participate in community activities.
• A Full NZ driver's licence (eligibility to gain this within 6 months)
  
  

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.
  
  

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. IDEA Services Ltdis an accredited Immigration AEWV employer.

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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

The first step is to submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the application process you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV outlining your previous experience. We are unable to discuss your suitability for the role until we have received your application. If you have any questions about the application process or specific queries about the position, please use the contact details below to speak to recruitment.

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