Support Worker | Central, West & South Auckland

Healthcarenz Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Variety of shifts

Free NZQA Health & Wellbeing training

Employee Assistance program

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

NZCL is seeking energetic Support Workers for our Residential Services in Central, West & South Auckland. You will help people in their own homes with daily activities, encouraging independence and social engagement.

The role offers part-time or full-time hours, with shifts across rosters and potential sleepover payments. Training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing is provided and there's an Employee Assistance program for health and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be empathetic and respectful.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred, including with disabilities.
• Full driver’s license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily life activities and wellbeing, including personal care and mobility.
• Assist with meals, household tasks, and community participation to build life skills.
• Work as part of a team to provide 24/7 support across a roster, including sleepover payments where applicable.

Skills

Empathy

Respect

Cultural awareness

Initiative

Flexibility

Driver's license

Job description

At NZCL, we are dedicated to support people with disabilities in New Zealand. Our Disability Support Services reflect our belief that all people deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.

You will be part of a team who will provide a safe environment where people can develop confidence and new skills, build friendships with peers and interact with others in the community. Our teams are our greatest asset, and we are committed to employing and training the best people. NZCL is looking for energetic and motivated people to support people in their own home.

We are looking for permanent Part Time or Full time Support Workers for our Residential Services located Central, West & South Auckland.

What does a Support Worker do? | He aha te mahi a te Kaimahi Tautoko

This is a busy and diverse role, supporting people with various aspects of daily life and to do the things they want to do such as going swimming, personal cares, support with meals, household management tasks and teaching life skills. - The list is endless! Support Workers are part of a team who work shifts or specific rosters providing 24/7 support with the potential of additional sleepover payments included in some rosters.

What do you get? | He aha te whiwhi

• Earn competitive pay rates between $23.97 up to $29.68 per hour
• Variety of shifts
• Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing
• Employee Assistance program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus.

Who are we looking for?| Ko wai ta tatou e rapu ana

• People who are passionate about helping others, are kind and understanding
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, including experience with disabilities and challenges behaviours.
• Full driver's license is essential.
• Somebody who has the initiative to push people for their goals, is energetic, outgoing, and can think outside the box. You need to be respectful of others thinking, and their way of living life that may be different to your own.
• Flexibility to work overnight shifts across a roster, including weekends.

Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness is important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests.

If you are passionate about supporting people, then maybe there is a role for you here.

Mēnā he tangata ngākaunui ana koe ki te tautoko i ngā momo tāngata, tēnā pea, kei konei he tūranga mōu. Tukua mai tō tono ki NZCL.

Please bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit