Experienced Support Worker - East Christchurch

Access; Canterbury; Remote; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Weekend pay bonus

Career path framework

Exclusive Spark Mobile Plan

Job summary

Access Community Health is seeking an Experienced Support Worker to join a dedicated team in East Christchurch. You will support one client with personal care, mobility, meals, and social activities, across a 24/7 roster including sleepovers.

The role emphasizes culturally safe, client-centred care within a supportive team. The ideal candidate has Level 3/4 Health and Wellbeing qualifications, experience with spinal injuries, and the ability to work safely with hoists and care plans.

Qualifications

• Must-have Health and Wellbeing qualification (Level 3/4)
• Experience supporting spinal injuries and bowel management
• Comfortable working with hoists and mobility equipment
• Ability to follow care plans and adapt to client needs
• Demonstrates culturally safe, respectful support for diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily routines (morning/evening)
• Support mobility transfers and safe hoist use
• Offer passive exercises and positioning for comfort
• Prepare meals and provide nutritional support
• Facilitate community outings and social connection

Skills

Warm and caring approach

Health & Wellbeing Level 3/4

Spinal injuries experience

Hoist operation familiarity

Care plans adherence

Flexibility/adaptability

Caregiving/ disability/ aged care

Culturally safe support

Driver's license

Right to work in NZ

Education

Health and Wellbeing Level 3/4 qualification

Job description

Experienced Support Worker - East Christchurch

We are seeking skilled and compassionate Support Workers, while continuing to support equitable entry and workforce development.

21st October, 2026

Looking for a role that works around your life?

From morning routines to meaningful moments,you’llbe part of a select team supporting one client inChristchurch, you will have the chance to build a genuine, long-term working relationship with thisspecialisedteam and our valued client.

You will provide safe, respectful, andperson‑centredsupport, being mindful of what matters to them, including their culture, values, beliefs, routines, and boundaries.

We have a range of shifts across a 24/7 roster (including sleepovers), so you can choose hours that suit your lifestyle while doing work that truly matters, withothers in your team this can offer mutually beneficial flexibility.

He kōrerowhakamāramamōtēneitūranga| About the role

• Personal care and daily routines (morning and evening)
• Mobility support, transfers, and safe use of hoists (as trained)
• Passive exercises and positioning to support comfort and wellbeing
• Meal preparation and nutritional support
• Community outings, companionship, and supporting social connection

21st October, 2026

Looking for a role that works around your life?

From morning routines to meaningful moments,you’llbe part of a select team supporting one client inChristchurch, you will have the chance to build a genuine, long-term working relationship with thisspecialisedteam and our valued client.

You will provide safe, respectful, andperson‑centredsupport, being mindful of what matters to them, including their culture, values, beliefs, routines, and boundaries.

We have a range of shifts across a 24/7 roster (including sleepovers), so you can choose hours that suit your lifestyle while doing work that truly matters, withothers in your team this can offer mutually beneficial flexibility.

He kōrerowhakamāramamōtēneitūranga| About the role

• Personal care and daily routines (morning and evening)
• Mobility support, transfers, and safe use of hoists (as trained)
• Passive exercises and positioning to support comfort and wellbeing
• Meal preparation and nutritional support
• Community outings, companionship, and supporting social connection

MōhouAke | About You

The skills and experience listed below may be required depending on the specific client needs you are matchedto

• A warm, patient, and genuinely caring approach
• Hold a Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification or have equivalent, relevant experience
• Experience supporting spinal injuries and bowel management/manual bowel care
• Confident and safe with working with hoists
• Comfortable supporting more complex needs and following care plans
• Be willing to learn, reflect, and adapt your approach to what matters for each person
• Have experience in or exposure to caregiving, disability support, aged care, community work, or otherpeople‑facingroles
• Committed to culturally safe, respectful support for people from all backgrounds
• Restricted or full driver’slicence
• The right to work in New Zealand

Whakangungu| Training

OurKaiāwhinaSkills Framework training takes place during your first two-four weeks of employment and builds on your current experience to provide care to our valuedclientsthe Access way. Weprovide year-round training with regular refreshers and new modules to keep your skills up to date.You’llbe supported through structured induction, ongoing training, refreshers, and clear development pathways.

He aha aimātou? | Why Us?

• Flexible hours, weekends, mornings, evenings, sleepovers
• $1.00 per hour extra in your pay for weekend work!
• Access is leading the way, we seeKaiāwhina| Support Work as a professional career path and we have built a career path framework to nurture your profession
• Exclusive Spark Mobile Plan: Get endless data (40GB at max speed, then reduced), unlimited NZ/AU calls & texts, hotspot access, and voicemail for just $24.15/month

Some client needs require Support Workers who hold a Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification to ensure safe andappropriate care. We supportequitablerecruitment by recognising transferable experience and, whereappropriate, providing training pathways to build andmaintainLevel 3-4 capability. Support Workers are matched to client needs based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Ifyou’relooking for flexible hours, meaningful work, and the chance to really get to know the person you support,we’dlove to hear from you.

Access Community Health | Uru Ātea’s mission is to create a better day, every day for thousands of people throughout Aotearoa, helping them live independently in their own homes and communities. Uru Ātea means "to enter space" - our promise to deliver services wherever our clients need us.