Support Worker - Otorohanga

IHC Group; Waikato; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Support Worker, where you will empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the community while gaining valuable qualifications. Flexibility is key, as you will work varied shifts, supporting clients in their daily routines and helping them achieve their personal goals. With competitive pay and generous benefits, this position is ideal for compassionate individuals looking to contribute positively to others' lives.

Benefits

Generous long service leave

Insurance benefits after 2 years

'Refer a friend' Bonus programme

FREE Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Support Worker preferred.
• Comfortable with challenging behaviours.
• Full NZ driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Support people with intellectual disabilities in daily living.
• Help manage routines and pursue personal goals.
• Promote healthy lifestyle choices.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Calm nature

Physical fitness

Education

Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing

Tools

Computers

Tablets

Job description

• Otorohanga
• Permanent full time
• Flexibility needed for rostered shifts covering a variety of hours including mornings, evenings, weekends and overnights
• Prefer candidates living locally and who have connections to the community
• Earn while you learn, gain nationally recognised qualifications!
  
  

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Role

As a Support Worker you will be supporting people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives at home and as part of their community. This is meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others. Your role involves helping the people we support to:

• grow their independence and learn skills for daily living such as using public transport, getting a job, cooking a meal.
• manage their daily routines - shower, get dressed, take medication or eat a meal.
• pursue their goals, interests, and hobbies.
• stay healthy and making positive choices about their lifestyle.
• have strong connections with their whānau and community.
  
  

Check out our website to learn more: Become a Support Worker

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Previous experience as a Support Worker is preferred, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with some life experience and the right attitude.
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts including days, evenings, sleepovers, and weekends.
• A calm nature and confidence to work with challenging behaviours.
• Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.
• A Full NZ driver's license.
  
  

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

• $23.84 - $29.10 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications.
• IDEA Services will support you towards completion of the Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing qualifications.
• Generous long service leave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service.
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme.
• FREEEmployee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.
  
  

Mō mātou | About us (IDEA Services)

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities. We are New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are founded on IHC's utter commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.

Check out our website to learn more about us: Become a Support Worker (idea.org.nz)

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the recruitment selection process, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV. If you have any questions about the application process, please email [e-mail].

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.