Support Worker

Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust; Au; On-site; INR 1,940,000 - 2,417,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Careerforce qualification

Travel allowance

Wellbeing perks

24/7 support

Extra shifts

Friendly team

Orientation included

Weekend roster with off weeks

Job summary

Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust in Christchurch is seeking a Permanent Part Time Care Support Worker to provide personal care at a client's home. The role involves complex care, medication administration via feeding tube, tracheostomy care, exercises, and helping the client reach person-centred goals.

You will join a small, dedicated team with a two-week fixed roster and every second weekend off. We offer full training, a Careerforce qualification, travel allowance, wellbeing perks, and

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable care professional with good judgement.
• Willingness to learn clinical tasks and follow care plans.
• Able to work with clients, whānau and broader support team.
• Full driver's licence and time management for shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including complex needs and daily living tasks.
• Administer medication via feeding tube and perform tracheostomy cares.
• Assist with passive movements and prescribed exercises.
• Support client to achieve person-centred goals and independence.
• Assist with household tasks, laundry and meal prep as required.
• Support client to access community and manage appointments.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Judgement

Time management

Team player

Driver's licence

Willing to learn

People skills

Job description

Position: Permanent Part Time, 60 Hours a fortnight (2-week rotating roster) - Every second weekend off

Week 1: Tue, Wed, Sat and Sun - Shift time: 7am-3.15pm

Week 2: Tue, Wed, Thur and Fri - Shift time: 7am-3.15pm

You will be supporting a client in their own home in Northern suburb of Christchurch, as part of a small, dedicated team. This role involves providing all aspects of personal care, including complex care needs, administering medication via feeding tube, tracheostomy cares, passive movements, exercises, and supporting the client to work towards their person-centred goals.

Support staff will also assist with household management tasks, including general housework and laundry.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, trustworthy, and able to use good judgement while supporting the client to access their community and achieve greater independence, inclusion, and quality of life following a Traumatic Brain Injury.

Our client is seeking an exceptional team where genuine and authentic connections can develop over time. The ideal person will have a good sense of humour, be fun to be around, and be comfortable around small dogs.

Due to operational requirements, preference will be given to candidates who live within 15 km of the service location. (Northern Suburb of Christchurch)

Ka whakahere mātau ki a koe / What we can offer you

• A pay rate between $24.89 and $31.00, depending on your qualifications and experience
• Full training and support, including a comprehensive two-week orientation and training period while supernumerary
• Support to gain aCareerforce qualification
• The opportunity to further develop your skills and career within a caring profession
• A friendly, team-focused work environment
• A stable, supportive, and accommodating team
• A two-week fixed roster, with every second weekend off
• Work where you are valued and supported
• Travel allowance and mileage
• Wellbeing perks, including morning tea provided
• A supportive team environment, including 24/7 support
• Ability to pick up additional shifts

Ko wai koe / About you

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, reliable, and committed to supporting people to live as independently as possible. You will bring good insight, sound judgement, and a willingness to learn clinical tasks as part of a supportive team environment.

You will ideally have:

• Reliability, honesty, and trustworthiness
• Good insight, initiative, and sound judgement
• A willingness and ability to learn clinical tasks and follow care plans accurately
• A genuine interest in supporting others
• The ability to work in partnership with clients, whānau, and the wider support team
• A person-centred approach that promotes independence, choice, initiation, and participation in everyday activities
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• A full driver's licence
• A willingness to work within the mission, vision, and values of the organisation
• Previous experience in support work essential, working with people with disabilities would be advantageous, but full training will be provided

We are an independent, charitable organisation driven to help our clients achieve independence, inclusion, and quality of life after a brain or spinal cord injury. Through a full continuum of assessment, rehabilitation and support services delivered when and where they are needed, our highly skilled interdisciplinary team work with our clients and their families/whanau to develop individualised strategies that equip them to find new pathways through life.