Support Worker - casual

Laura Fergusson Trust; Wellington; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Laura Fergusson Trust in Wellington is seeking a compassionate, reliable support worker to help people live more independently and engage in their communities.

You will provide personal cares, help with meals, and assist with household tasks while working in a team that values initiative and empathy. Casual shifts offer flexibility, including evenings, overnights and weekends to fit availability.

Qualifications

• Warm, respectful, and people-focused
• Reliable and flexible
• Able to work well in a team and use your initiative
• Care or support experience is an advantage, but not essential if you bring other important and relevant skills.
• As part of a friendly team passionate about delivering great care and support, you will help empower our clients to achieve independence and inclusion in everyday life.

Responsibilities

• Personal cares
• Supporting with mealtimes
• Supporting household management
• Reporting through CMS (client management system) (still not sure if this is right)
• We provide 24/7 care and support, so you may be rostered to work evenings, overnight and on weekends.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Team player

Initiative

Care experience advantageous

Tools

CMS (client management system)

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

At Laura Fergusson Trust, we’re proud to support people with disabilities to live more independently and to be active members of their communities.

We’re looking for a compassionate, reliable support worker to join our team and make a real difference. This is a role where no two days are the same. You’ll provide support that helps people build confidence, achieve goals, and live life their way.

If you want work with purpose and opportunities to grow a meaningful career, we’d love to hear from you.

We pay well, with living wage ($29.90 per hr) as a minimum.

As a casual employee, you’ll have the flexibility to pick up shifts based on your availability and our staffing needs.

You will be welcomed, appreciated and supported to grow.

We will provide access to learning and professional development opportunities

The work is genuinely rewarding and meaningful, and you’ll be able to build positive, trusted relationships with the people you support, and your colleagues.

About you

Warm, respectful, and people-focused

Reliable and flexible

Able to work well in a team and use your initiative

Care or support experience is an advantage, but not essentialif you bring other important and relevant skills.

As part of a friendly team passionate about delivering great care and support, you will help empower our clients to achieve independence and inclusion in everyday life.

Personal cares

Supporting with mealtimes

Supporting household management

Reporting through CMS (client management system) (still not sure if this is right)

We provide 24/7 care and support, so you may be rostered to work evenings, overnight and on weekends.