Disability Support Worker | Kaiawhina

Te Roopu Taurima; Auckland; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. This part-time role involves providing one-on-one care, assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and promoting independence through daily living skills. You will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of Tangata, ensuring they lead fulfilling and independent lives. If you are empathetic, practical, and enjoy connecting with people, this opportunity offers a meaningful way to make a real impact in the community. Embrace the chance to help others on their journey to greater independence.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dedicated individual with strong communication skills.
• Experience in personal care and supporting individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, hygiene, and daily routines.
• Support meal preparation and household cleaning.
• Transport Tangata to appointments and community outings.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Personal Care Experience

Problem-Solving

Physical Fitness

Education

Qualification in Health and Wellbeing

Community Support Qualification

Job description

Mō te tūnga | About the Role

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Part-time Support Worker to join our team, providing one-on-one care to Tangata (care recipients) with intellectual disabilities. You will play a vital role in their rehabilitation journey, helping them lead fulfilling and independent lives.

You’ll be supporting male Tangata, providing high levels of care tailored to individual needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with personal care, hygiene, and daily routines
• Supporting with meal preparation and household cleaning
• Administering medication as required
• Transporting Tangata to appointments, gym sessions, and community outings
• Supporting independence through daily living skills and social engagement

This role operates on a rotating roster, including weekends.

Shifts include:

• Morning: 7am-3pm
• Afternoon: 3pm-11pm / 1pm-9pm
• Overnight: 11pm-7am (sleepovers)
• 11am-7pm / 7am-7pm (on occasion)

Ko wai koe | About You
We’re looking for team members who are practical, empathetic, and enjoy connecting with people.Our Tangata live active lifestyles, so energy and adaptability are key.

To be successful, you’ll ideally bring:

• A qualification in Health and Wellbeing, Community Support, or related field (preferred but not essential)
• Confidence and strong communication skills
• Experience with personal care (advantageous)
• A positive, solution-focused attitude and genuine empathy
• Good physical fitness and stamina

Requirements:

• Full, clean class 1 driver'slicensewith no restrictions ismandatory.
• You must be residing in and legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
• You will be required to undergo a Police Vetting check.
• You will be required to complete a Health Check.
  

Mō mātou | About Us
Te Whariki Whakaruruhau is the Te Roopu Taurima model of service that recognises the intrinsic value and relationship of Tangata (Care recipient), their whanau (Family) and kaimahi (Staff). As a kaupapa Maori service we strive to make a difference in the lives of Tangata by surrounding them with a caring environment based on Maori values of respect and whanau. The service appeals to a wide range of people of different ethnicities because of Te Roopu Taurima’s philosophy of accepting and valuing all cultural practices.

Ready to make a real impact? Apply now and help support Tangata on their journey to greater independence.