ISS Support worker - Feilding

New Zealand Health Group; Aorangi; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Free training towards NZQA Health &amp

Employee benefits

Refer a friend bonus

Discounts on tech and health plans

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

NZCL in Feilding is seeking energetic Support Workers to assist rangatahi and tamariki with day-to-day living, community participation, and independence. You will work within a supportive team to help clients achieve personal goals in a safe environment.

We offer full-time and casual roles with afternoon and overnight shifts, training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing, and benefits. NZ Residents or valid work permits only; a current driver’s licence is required (training provided).

Qualifications

• Experience supporting others with daily living
• Experience with high complex behaviours
• Understanding of positive behaviour support
• Full driver’s licence and ability to transport clients
• Flexible to work overnight shifts on a roster

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support with daily living, personal care, and community involvement
• Assist clients to develop independence and skills in the community
• Support 24/7 cover with team rostering and safe transport where needed

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

We are looking for dedicated Full-Time and Casual Support Workers to join our Intensive Support Services team in Feilding, supporting both adults and young people with complex support needs. This rewarding role involves providing person-centred support in a safe and positive environment, helping individuals develop independence and achieve their goals. Available shifts include afternoon shifts (3:00pm to 11:00pm) and overnight shifts (11:00pm to 7:00am). We are seeking reliable, compassionate individuals who can work confidently both independently and as part of a team.

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

Our Support Workers assist Rangatahi and Tamariki who access our services to live as independently as possible, in their community. Support Workers are part of a team who work shifts or specific rosters providing 24/7 cover with responsibilities including aiding with personal care, community outings, integration, and other aspects of daily living - enabling people we support to be as independent as possible

What do you get? | He aha te whiwhi

• Earn competitive pay rates between $23.97 up to $29.68 per hour.
• Variety of shifts.
• Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing.
• Job security with Employee benefits, work phone, sick/annual leave and more.
• '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
• Bespoke training that is tailored to the needs of the rangatahi/ young person
• Clinical Supervision to support best practice

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

• A desire to support our Rangatahi and Tamaraki to learn new skills and achieve outcomes.
• Prior experience supporting others with aspects of daily living, preferably those living with intellectual or physical disabilities.
• Experience supporting people with high complex behaviours or willing to be trained.
• An understanding of positive behaviour support
• Full driver's licence and confidence to safely transport passengers in our disability vans (training provided).
• 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.

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

Reference # 41452

Location(s) Palmerston North branch area

Expertise Disability Support

Job level(s) 3 - 5 years of experience, 5 - 7 years of experience, 7 + years of experience