Casual Disability Support Worker — Grow Skills & Impact

IHC New Zealand; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave entitlements

Insurance benefits

Refer a friend bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IHC New Zealand is seeking casual Support Workers to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities in homes and communities. Roles require flexibility across days, evenings, sleepovers and weekends, with no guaranteed hours.

You will be supporting independence, daily living skills, personal care, and engagement in activities while maintaining dignity and safety. A NZ driver’s licence is essential and prior experience is not required.

Qualifications

• No prior experience in health and disability sector is necessary, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are valued.
• Must be available for rostered shifts including mornings, evenings, sleepovers and weekends.
• Be comfortable working with people with challenging behaviours and/or physical disabilities.
• Must have a Full NZ driver’s licence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Building independence: help people grow their daily living skills.
• Supporting daily life: assist with personal care routines such as showering and getting dressed.
• Pursuing goals and interests: encourage engagement in hobbies and personal goals.
• Staying healthy and well: support healthy choices and wellbeing.
• Supporting complex behaviours: provide calm, consistent support with dignity and safety.
• Creating connections: support relationships with whānau, colleagues, and community.

Skills

Flexibility

Strong communication

Computer literacy

Driver's licence

Tools

Computers and tablets

Job description

IHC New Zealand is seeking casual Support Workers to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities in homes and communities. Roles require flexibility across days, evenings, sleepovers and weekends, with no guaranteed hours.

You will be supporting independence, daily living skills, personal care, and engagement in activities while maintaining dignity and safety. A NZ driver’s licence is essential and prior experience is not required.