Empowering Support Worker – Residential Care (Weekends)

Hawksbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

NZ Certificates in Health & Wellbeing

First Aid & Safety training

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Hawksbury Community Living Trust is hiring Support Staff for our residential teams at Wigram and St Albans. This full-time role offers varied daytime and evening shifts, with pay rates between NZD 25.08 and 30.43 per hour dependent on qualifications.

You will support people with learning disabilities to live safely and independently, follow care plans, assist with daily tasks, and help community participation.

Qualifications

• Availability to work weekends and a variety of shifts.
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence (essential).
• Right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines including shopping, meal preparation, household tasks.
• Provide personal care respectfully and safely.
• Support community activities and outings.
• Encourage independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Follow support plans and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Flexible

Compassionate

Reliable

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Levels 2-3)

Job description

Hawksbury Community Living Trust is hiring Support Staff for our residential teams at Wigram and St Albans. This full-time role offers varied daytime and evening shifts, with pay rates between NZD 25.08 and 30.43 per hour dependent on qualifications.

You will support people with learning disabilities to live safely and independently, follow care plans, assist with daily tasks, and help community participation.