Community-Based Support Worker — Enable Independence

SILC; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sleepover pay

My Boost App discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

SILC in Tauranga is seeking a Community Based Support Worker to assist people with disabilities in their own homes and communities. You will work across Tauranga and surrounding areas with shifts that can start early and finish in the evening; both full-time and part-time roles are available.

You will provide personalised support, help with daily tasks, enable participation in activities, build relationships with families and whānau, and maintain records.

Qualifications

• A great communicator who is patient, calm and able to build trusting relationships.
• Energetic, fit and able to actively engage with the people you support.
• Has a genuine interest in people and enjoys getting involved in a variety of activities.
• Feel confident working alongside community groups and networks and can be a positive role model.
• Can think creatively, adapt to changing situations and embrace new challenges.
• Reliable, flexible and comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.
• A full New Zealand drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle is essential. Milage will be paid.
• Must be eligible to work in New Zealand and willing to meet police vetting requirements.
• Available to work across rostered weekly shifts, including shifts every second weekend where required.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised support for people in their own homes.
• Supporting people with everyday tasks, life admin and greater independence.
• Encouraging and facilitate participation in activities and interests such as swimming, gym, shopping and community events.
• Supporting people with meal preparation, household management and personal cares.
• Providing a positive, consistent presence and encourage people to try new things and achieve their goals.
• Building trusting relationships and work collaboratively with families, whānau, community groups and other people involved in someone’s life.
• Maintaining accurate records and contribute to the development and review of individual support plans.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Engagement

Creativity

Reliability

Teamwork

Driving

Tools

Drivers Licence

Job description

SILC in Tauranga is seeking a Community Based Support Worker to assist people with disabilities in their own homes and communities. You will work across Tauranga and surrounding areas with shifts that can start early and finish in the evening; both full-time and part-time roles are available.

You will provide personalised support, help with daily tasks, enable participation in activities, build relationships with families and whānau, and maintain records.