Intellectual Disability Secure Service Support Worker

Kenepuru Hospital/Porirua; Porirua; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Porirua is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker for the Intellectual Disability Secure Service (RIDSS/NIDSS). The role involves active client support, engagement in therapeutic activities, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, culturally responsive care.

The position is permanent, full time (1 FTE) with rostered and rotating duties. A NZQA level 4+ qualification, a full NZ driver licence and the ability to pass a police check are

Qualifications

• NZQA level4 or higher certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Interest in working with intellectual disability service users under RIDSS Model of Care.
• Ability to work under guidance and according to treatment plans and guidelines developed by the client’s multidisciplinary care team.
• Ability to work in a cohesive manner and contribute to the unit/team.
• Ability to work alongside service users by active support with daily activities.
• Clear and effective communication in written and oral form.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sensitive to the needs of service users, staff and the public.
• Understanding of the needs of other cultures.
• Strong service user focus.
• Understanding of and adherence to Capital & Coast District Health Board’s aims and objectives.
• Knowledge of intellectual disability is an advantage.
• A full NZ Driver Licence.
• The ability to pass Police check.

Responsibilities

• Provide active support for clients in RIDSS/NIDSS.
• Support clients in therapeutic, vocational and quality‑of‑life activities within the service and community.
• Carry out activities as delegated by the registered nurse in a safe, ethical and culturally responsive manner.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to support client rehabilitation and care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Active support

Education

NZQA level4 or higher certificate

Tools

NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Porirua is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker for the Intellectual Disability Secure Service (RIDSS/NIDSS). The role involves active client support, engagement in therapeutic activities, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, culturally responsive care.

The position is permanent, full time (1 FTE) with rostered and rotating duties. A NZQA level 4+ qualification, a full NZ driver licence and the ability to pass a police check are