Support Worker

Rukuhia Te Mahi; Whakatāne; Hybrid; NZD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Te Puna Ora o Mataatua is seeking compassionate Support Workers to help whānau live safely and independently at home in Whakatane and Opotiki. Roles include assisting with personal care, daily living, and home management, with weekday and weekend shifts available.

You should have experience in home and community support services, a current driver’s license, access to a smartphone, and the ability to pass police vetting.

Qualifications

• Experience in home and community support services
• Level 2 Health and Wellbeing qualification preferred
• A current and appropriate driver’s licence
• The ability to pass Police Vetting
• Access to a smartphone
• Practice cultural competency and a caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support whānau to live safely, independently and comfortably at home.
• Provide personal care, daily living and home management support.

Skills

Home care experience

Driver's license

Police vetting

Smartphone access

Cultural competency

Education

Health & Wellbeing Level 2

Job description

Ngati Awa (Whakatane and surrounding areas)

Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)

Casual/Vacation

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Support Worker – Whakatane, Opotiki

Te Puna Ora o Mataatua is a trusted Māori health and wellbeing provider dedicated to supporting whānau across the rohe. As our Homebased Support Service continues to grow, we’re looking for compassionate, dependable Support Workers in Whakatane and Opotiki to join our kaupapa-driven team.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting people in their homes and communities, while being part of a values-led organisation committed to the wellbeing of whānau.

He aha te tūnga I About the role

Make a real difference supporting whānau in the community to live safely, independently, and comfortably in their own homes. We have weekday and weekend Support Worker roles available, assisting with personal care, daily living, and home management support.

To help you succeed in the role from day one, we’re looking for people who have:

• Experience in home and community support services
• Level 2 Health and Wellbeing qualification preferred
• A current and appropriate driver’s licence
• The ability to pass Police Vetting
• Access to a smartphone
• Practice cultural competency and a caring attitude.

Te Poutokomanawa o Te Puna Ora is a framework that underpins everything we do at Te Puna Ora, therefore a strong commitment to the principles outlines in the framework is vital.