Support Worker - Casual SIL Palmerston North

MASH Trust; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Rewarding work

Training and development

Career advancement

Supportive environment

Wellness benefits

Job summary

MASH Trust is looking for a casual Support Worker in Palmerston North to join the Supported Independent Living (SIL) team. You will walk alongside people in their daily lives, helping them build confidence, make choices, and live independently.

Ideal candidates are patient, empathetic, and reliable team players who can assist with personal cares and have a full NZ driver licence. This role offers a flexible schedule and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Be patient, friendly, and kind, with the ability to understand, communicate, and genuinely connect with people.
• Person-centred focus.
• Professional, honest, and a reliable team-player with a flexible mindset.
• The ability to carry out personal cares, including showering and dressing.
• A Full NZ Driver Licence is essential, as is your own vehicle to transport those you are supporting.

Responsibilities

• Walk alongside people in their day-to-day lives, supporting them to build confidence and make choices.
• Support them to connect with others and live as independently as possible.
• Assist with day-to-day activities such as appointments, walks, and celebrations of small wins.

Skills

A Passion for People

Empathy & Understanding

Team Player

Practical Skills

Driver Licence

Previous Experience

Job description

Support Worker - Casual SIL Palmerston North

Listed 1 day Ago

MASH Trust

Great opportunity for applicants based in Palmerston North and looking for casual roles to suit their lifestyle.

What we offer you: We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally.

When you join MASH Trust, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive Compensation: Earn between $24.00 - $29.70 per hour, based on your qualifications.
• Rewarding Work: Make a positive difference in the lives of the people you support and contribute to the wider community.
• Comprehensive Training and Development: We're a learning organisation committed to your growth. You'll receive extensive on-boarding and ongoing training, including First Aid, De-escalation.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organisation.
• Supportive Environment: Enjoy an excellent working environment with a strong, collaborative team atmosphere where we empower each other.
• Wellness Benefits: Receive a free yearly flu vaccination to support your health, comprehensive EAP services.

About the Role: This is a Casual position, working Monday - Friday.

At MASH Trust, we believe great support workers are good humans first — kind, calm under pressure, and able to truly connect with others. If you're someone who naturally shows up for people, listens deeply, and brings warmth to every interaction, you might be exactly who we’re looking for. As a Support Worker in the Supported Independent Living (SIL) team, you'll walk alongside people in their day-to-day lives — supporting them to build confidence, make choices, connect with others, and live as independently as possible. Some days that means going for a walk, supporting at appointments, or celebrating a small but powerful win.

We're Looking For Someone With:

• A Passion for People: Be patient, friendly, and kind, with the ability to understand, communicate, and genuinely connect with people
• Empathy & Understanding: Person-centred focus.
• Team Player: Professional, honest, and a reliable team-player with a flexible mindset.
• Practical Skills: The ability to carry out personal cares, including showering and dressing.
• Driver Licence: A Full NZ Driver Licence is essential, as is your own vehicle to transport those you are supporting, we reimburse mileage.
• Previous Experience: Work or lived experience preferrable.

We review applications as they are received, so this role may close earlier if we find the right candidate.

Please note: MASH Trust is not an accredited employer and therefore cannot use The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process.