Intensive Support Worker - South Auckland

New Zealand Health Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay range: $23.97–$29.68

NZQA health & wellbeing training

Clinical supervision

Tech and phone discounts

Health insurance discounts

Employee assistance program

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

NZCL is seeking an Intensive Support Worker to join our team in South Auckland. You will support rangitahi and tamariki to live independently and engage with education and community activities in Auckland.

The role offers permanent full-time work with training and supervision to ensure best practice. Applicants must have NZ residency/citizenship and a valid NZ driver's license.

Qualifications

• A desire to support our rangitahi / young people to learn new skills and achieve outcomes.
• Previous experience working with young people/rangitahi.
• An understanding of Intellectual Disability and Autism.
• Creativity 'out of the box' thinking and a team player.
• A full NZ driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team to ensure consistency in your approach.
• Support tamariki or rangitahi to go to school or access education.
• Observe and respond to health concerns or support the overall health and wellbeing of the young person.
• Support rangitahi/young people to work towards and attain their goals and improve outcomes.

Job description

• Intensive Support Worker - South Auckland

Intensive Support Worker - South Auckland

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. NZCL are looking for energetic and motivated people to support our clients in residential service in Auckland.

We are looking for permanent full time Support Workers to work alongside, coach and mentor rangatahi and tamariki in our Intensive Support Services in South Auckland.

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

Our Support Workers assist rangitahi and tamariki who access our services to live as independently as possible in their community. You will:

• Work as a team to ensure consistency in your approach.
• Support tamariki or rangitahi to go to school or access education.
• Observe and respond to health concerns or support the overall health and wellbeing of the young person
• Support rangitahi/young people to work towards and attain their goals and improve outcomes.

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
• Bespoke training that is tailored to the needs of the rangitahi/young person
• Clinical Supervision to support best practice
• PB Tech discount when shopping online
• Discounted 2Degrees phone and broadband plans
• Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus.

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

• A desire to support our rangitahi / young people to learn new skills and achieve outcomes.
• Previous experience working with young people/rangitahi.
• An understanding of Intellectual Disability and Autism.
• Creativity 'out of the box' thinking and a team player.
• A full NZ driver's license.

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

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

The right to work in NZ and willingness to undergo Police Vetting and additional Vulnerable Children Safety checking are essential to be considered for this position.

Reference # 41202

Location(s) Auckland - Mount Wellington

Expertise Children & Youth Care, Disability Support, Home & Community Support, Rehabilitation, Support Worker, Respite Care

Job level(s) 1 - 3 years of experience

Work type(s) Permanent full-time, Permanent part-time