Disability Support Specialist | AEWV Visa Available

BuildRight Construction AU; Papakura; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AEWV visa sponsorship

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

BuildRight Construction AU is seeking an experienced and compassionate Support Worker to join a growing residential disability support service in New Zealand. You will support adults with complex needs to live safe, independent, and meaningful lives in a person-centred environment.

You will be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality care, promoting dignity, choice, inclusion and wellbeing, with opportunities for professional development and visa sponsorship for eligible international

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people in a residential disability or community support setting.
• Knowledge of person-centred care and positive behaviour support practices.
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with complex needs in a residential care environment.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and quality of life.
• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living tasks.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with service users.
• Support individuals using person-centred and positive behaviour support approaches.
• Assist individuals to participate in community and social activities.
• Prepare meals and assist with household tasks including cleaning and maintaining a safe home.
• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and support teams.
• Follow organisational policies, health and safety procedures and professional standards.
• Work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and sleepover shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate, patient, reliable

Flexibility for 24/7 shifts

Education

Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification

Job description

BuildRight Construction AU is seeking an experienced and compassionate Support Worker to join a growing residential disability support service in New Zealand. You will support adults with complex needs to live safe, independent, and meaningful lives in a person-centred environment.

You will be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality care, promoting dignity, choice, inclusion and wellbeing, with opportunities for professional development and visa sponsorship for eligible international