Empowering Disability Support Worker – Community & Home

IHC; Hastings; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave

Insurance benefits

Refer a friend bonus

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

IDEA Services is seeking a Support Worker in Hawke's Bay to help people with intellectual disabilities enjoy great lives at home and in the community. You will support daily living tasks, personal care, budgeting, transport, and meaningful activities, promoting independence and social connections.

Rostered shifts including days, evenings, sleepovers and weekends are available. Pay starts at NZD 25.65–30.13 per hour with progression as you gain qualifications; generous leave entitlements and

Qualifications

• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 2 or equivalent required.
• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 3 or equivalent preferred.
• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support people to grow independence and learn skills for daily living (e.g. using public transport, getting a job, manage money, cook a meal).
• Support people with their daily activities such as shopping, cleaning, showering and attending medical appointments or medicine administering.
• Help people with their interests and hobbies (e.g. going to the park or beach, participating in sport, art and crafts).
• Drive IDEA vehicles to transport people to places in the community.
• Support people to recognise and respond to emotional overwhelm and react safely.
• Assist them to plan and achieve goals and make decisions.

Education

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 2

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 3

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4

Job description

IDEA Services is seeking a Support Worker in Hawke's Bay to help people with intellectual disabilities enjoy great lives at home and in the community. You will support daily living tasks, personal care, budgeting, transport, and meaningful activities, promoting independence and social connections.

Rostered shifts including days, evenings, sleepovers and weekends are available. Pay starts at NZD 25.65–30.13 per hour with progression as you gain qualifications; generous leave entitlements and