Support Worker - Cambridge

IHC New Zealand; Waikato; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certificate study support

Long service leave

Insurance benefits after 2 years

Refer a friend bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IDEA Services is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults with intellectual disabilities in their own homes in Cambridge, NZ. The role involves night-time support, risk management, and helping clients achieve daily living goals while staying safe and valued within their communities.

The position requires availability for weekends and sleepovers, a calm demeanor, and strong communication. Training towards Level 2-4 in Health and Wellbeing is offered, with potential for career growth

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience is preferred, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with varied life experience and the right attitude.
• Preferably previous experience in caregiving or providing personal care for adults.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepover shifts.
• Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full NZ driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support people with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes.
• Provide night-time care and manage risks.
• Support independence in daily living activities.
• Assist with transportation, meals, and hygiene as needed.
• Foster meaningful connections with whānau and community.

Skills

Caregiving

Calm demeanor

Flexible shifts

Communication skills

Physical fitness

NZ Driver's license

Job description

• Cambridge


• Experienced support worker preferred


• Permanent full time - includes weekends and sleepovers (56 hours + 4 sleepovers)


• Availability to work alternate weekends is required

About the role | M\u014B te t\u014Bunga

IDEA Services supports people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives at home and as part of their community. You will be supporting people with intellectual disabilities living in their own homes to achieve their goals and aspirations. This is meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others.

As a Support Worker you will be supporting clients with complex needs, managing risk, ensuring safety, and providing individual care throughout the night.

This Role Involves Helping The People We Support To

• recognise and respond to emotional overwhelm.


• grow their independence and learn skills for daily living such as using public transport, getting a job, cooking a meal.


• manage their daily routines - toileting, showering, getting dressed, take medication or eat a meal.


• pursue their goals, interests, and hobbies.


• stay healthy and making positive choices about their lifestyle.


• have strong connections with their wh\u0109au and community.

What you will bring | Ng\u0101 pūmanawatanga \u014B

Previous relevant experience is preferred, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with varied life experience and the right attitude.

• Preferably previous experience in caregiving or providing personal care for adults.


• A calm nature and confidence to work with challenging behaviours.


• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepover shifts.


• Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.


• Full NZ driver's license.

What's in it for you? | N\u014B u rourou

• $24.68 - $30.13 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications.


• IDEA Services will support you towards completion of the Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing qualifications.


• Generous long service leave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service.


• 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme.


• FREEEmployee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.

About us (IDEA Services) | M\u014B m\u014Btou

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities. We are New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are founded on IHC's utter commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.

Check out our website to learn more about us: Become a Support Worker (idea.org.nz)

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.