Fulltime Support Worker - Levin

Healthcarenz Limited; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

PB Tech discount

Discounted 2Degrees plans

Discounted Southern Cross Health Insur

Discounted Samsung products

Employee Assistance program

Free NZQA Health & Wellbeing training

Staff discounts

Job summary

NZCL in Levin is seeking energetic and motivated Fulltime Support Workers to help the people we support in our residential services. You will join a team delivering 24/7 support and help with daily activities, personal cares, meals, and life skills.

We offer competitive pay, paid training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing, leave entitlements, and a range of staff benefits including discounts and an employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting, including with people with disabilities and challenging behaviours.
• Full driver's license is essential.
• Flexibility to work overnight shifts across a roster, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily life activities and enable them to participate in activities they enjoy.
• Assist with personal cares, meals, household tasks, and life skills development.
• Work as part of a team delivering 24/7 support, with potential sleepover payments on some rosters.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Driver's license

Night shifts

Job description

At NZCL, we are dedicated to support people with disabilities in New Zealand. Our Disability Support Services reflect our belief that all people deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.

You will be part of a team who will provide a safe environment where people can develop confidence and new skills, build friendships with peers and interact with others in the community. Our teams are our greatest asset, and we are committed to employing and training the best people.

We are looking for energetic and motivated Fulltime Support Workers to help the people we support in our Levin residential services.

What does a Support Worker do? He aha te mahi a te Kaimahi Tautoko

This is a busy and diverse role, supporting people with various aspects of daily life and to do the things they want to do such as going swimming, personal cares, support with meals, household management tasks and teaching life skills. - The list is endless! Support Workers are part of a team who work shifts or specific rosters providing 24/7 support with the potential of additional sleepover payments included in some rosters.

What do you get? He aha te whiwhi

• Earn competitive pay rates between $23.97 up to $29.68 per hour.
• Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing.
• Job security with Employee benefits, sick/annual leave and more.
• Variety of shifts
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus.
• PB Tech discount when shopping online
• Discounted 2Degrees phone and broadband plans
• Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Access to Samsung products at discounted price
• Employee Assistance program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support

Who are we looking for? Ko wai ta tatou e rapu ana

• People who are passionate about helping others, are kind and understanding.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, including experience with disabilities and challenging behaviours.
• Full driver's license is essential.
• Somebody who has the initiative to push people for their goals, is energetic, outgoing, and can think outside the box. You need to be respectful of others thinking, and their way of living life that may be different to your own.
• Flexibility to work overnight shifts across a roster, including weekends.

Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness is important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests.

If you are passionate about supporting people, then maybe there is a role for you here.

Mēnā he tangata ngākaunui ana koe ki te tautoko i ngā momo tāngata, tēnā pea, kei konei he tūranga mōu.

Please bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.