ISS Support worker - Pamerston North

New Zealand Health Group; Palmerston North; Sur place; NZD 33 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free NZQA Health & Wellbeing training

Refer a friend bonus

PB Tech discounts

Discounted 2Degrees plans

Discounted Southern Cross Health

Samsung product discounts

Employee Assistance program

Tailored rangatahi/youth training

Résumé du poste

NZCL in Palmerston North is seeking energetic Support Workers to assist our clients in residential services. You will join a team providing 24/7 support, helping with personal care, community outings, and daily living to enable independence.

We offer competitive pay, free training toward NZQA Health & Wellbeing, employee benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on respect and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting others with daily living, preferably with disabilities.
• Ideally experience working with children or youth.
• Full driver's licence with ability to transport passengers in disability vans (training provided).

Responsabilités

• Support Rangatahi and Tamariki to learn skills and achieve outcomes.
• Provide 24/7 cover with shifts/rosters; assist with personal care, community outings, integration, and daily living activities.
• Promote independence and safe, respectful participation in community activities.

Description du poste

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 Palmerston North.

We are looking for Part-time and Casual leave cover Support Workers to help in our Intensive Support Services in Palmerston North

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

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.
• Ideally experience working with children or youth.
• 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.

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

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

Location(s) Palmerston North branch area

Expertise Children & Youth Care, Disability Support