Support Worker

Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-week orientation and training

Careerforce qualification

Travel allowance

Mileage

Wellbeing perks

24/7 team support

Job summary

Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust – Swannanoa, South Island, is seeking a dedicated care assistant to support a client in their own home. You will provide all aspects of personal care, plus meals, household tasks, and laundry, helping the client progress toward person-centred goals.

The role requires reliability, a caring approach, and good judgment to enable independence, community access, and participation.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable and committed to empowering clients to live independently.
• Willing to learn and follow care plans accurately.
• Able to work in partnership with clients, whānau and the wider support team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bowel/bladder care and passive movements.
• Assist with meals, household management and laundry.
• Support client to access community and attend appointments to increase independence.

Skills

Reliable

Compassionate

Good communication

Time management

Driver's license

Job description

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Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust – Swannanoa, South Island

Week 1:

Monday: 8am-12pm

Tuesday: 8am-1pm

Week 2:

Saturday: 8am-11am

Sunday: 8am-1pm

Te mahi angitu - The opportunity

You will be supporting a client in their own home in Swannanoa. This role involves providing all aspects of personal care, including bowel and bladder care, passive movements, exercises, and supporting the client to work towards their person-centred goals.

You will also be responsible for meal preparation, household management, and laundry.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, trustworthy, and committed to empowering the client to live as independently as possible. You will need to exercise good judgement while supporting the client to access their community, attend appointments, and achieve greater independence, inclusion, and quality of life following a spinal cord injury.

Our client is seeking an exceptional team member with whom they can build a genuine and authentic connection over time. The ideal candidate will have a good sense of humour, be enjoyable to be around, manage their time effectively, and feel comfortable around animals.

Due to operational requirements, preference will be given to candidates who live within 15 km of the service location (Swannanoa).

Ka whakahere mātau ki a koe / What we can offer you

• A pay rate between $24.89 and $31.00 per hour, depending on your qualifications and experience
• Full training and support, including a comprehensive two-week orientation and training period while supernumerary
• Support to gain aCareerforce qualification
• The opportunity to further develop your skills and career within a caring profession
• A friendly, team-focused work environment
• A supportive, and accommodating team
• A two-week fixed roster, with every second weekend off
• Work where you are valued and supported
• Travel allowance and mileage
• Wellbeing perks, including morning tea provided
• A supportive team environment, including 24/7 support

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, reliable, and committed to supporting people to live as independently as possible. You will bring good insight, sound judgement, and a willingness to learn clinical tasks as part of a supportive team environment.

You will ideally have:

• Reliability, honesty, and trustworthiness
• Good insight, initiative, and sound judgement
• A willingness and ability to learn and follow care plans accurately
• A genuine interest in supporting others
• The ability to work in partnership with clients, whānau, and the wider support team
• A person-centred approach that promotes independence, choice, initiation, and participation in everyday activities
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• A full driver's licence
• A willingness to work within the mission, vision, and values of the organisation
• Previous experience in support work advantageous but not essential and full training will be provided.

Ko wai koe - About you

• Able to communicate effectively
• Reliable
• Have a keen interest in helping others
• Be able to work in partnership with our clients
• Be able to maximise the independence of our clients whilst encouraging choice, initiation, and participation in activities
• Have the ability to demonstrate efficient time management and the ability to work autonomously and be part of a team
• Have a full driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Willing to work within the mission, vision, and values of the organisation
• Previous experience of support work and working with people with disabilities would be advantageous

We are an independent, charitable organisation driven to help our clients achieve independence, inclusion, and quality of life after a brain or spinal cord injury. Through a full continuum of assessment, rehabilitation and support services delivered when and where they are needed, our highly skilled interdisciplinary team work with our clients and their families/whanau to develop individualised strategies that equip them to find new pathways through life.