Support Worker - Christchurch

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

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave entitlements

Insurance benefits after 2 years

Refer a friend bonus

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

IDEA Services is seeking a dedicated Planned Leave Cover (PLC) Support Worker in Christchurch to help adults with intellectual disabilities live fulfilling lives. You will support people with daily routines, health, wellbeing, goals and community links, while promoting safety and positive behaviours.

This role offers guaranteed hours per fortnight with a varied roster including morning, evening, sleepover and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, people-first approach to wellbeing and individuality.
• Experience in health, disability, community or support services.
• Experience supporting people with challenging behaviours is advantageous.
• Flexible with a varied roster including mornings, evenings, weekends and sleepovers.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily routines, independence and wellbeing.
• Help individuals stay connected with whānau and community.
• Assist with safety and promote positive behaviours.
• Work across facilities to cover staff leave while maintaining guaranteed hours.

Skills

Compassionate care

Relevant health/support experience

Behavioural support experience

Flexibility and availability

Strong communication

Physical fitness

NZ Driver's licence

Education

Level 2 Health & Wellbeing

Level 3 Health & Wellbeing

Level 4 Health & Wellbeing

Job description

• Permenant role, 65+ hours per fortnight
• Varied roster including AM, PM, sleepover and weekend shifts
• $24.68 - $30.13 per hour based on relevant qualifications

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Make a real difference by supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live fulfilling lives!

You’ll support people with daily routines, independence, health and wellbeing, interests and goals, while helping them stay connected with their whānau and community. You’ll also play an important role in supporting individuals with behavioural needs, helping them manage overwhelming emotions, promote safety, and encouraging positive behaviours.

As a Planned Leave Cover (PLC) Support Worker, you’ll enjoy variety and the opportunity to build a broad range of skills, working across different facilities to cover staff leave. While your roster and location will vary, you’ll have guaranteed hours each fortnight.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• A compassionate, people-first approach – you genuinely care about the wellbeing, dignity and individuality of the people you support.
• Relevant experience – previous experience in health, disability, community or support services, working with people with diverse needs.
• Behavioural support experience – experience supporting people with challenging behaviours is advantageous, with the ability to remain calm, patient and positive.
• Flexibility and availability – comfortable working a varied roster including morning, evening, weekend and sleepover shifts.
• Strong communication skills – confident communicating clearly and respectfully with the people you support, whānau and colleagues.
• Physical fitness – able to provide hand-on support and assist with physical tasks when required.
• A full NZ drivers licence – with no supervisor conditions.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

• $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.

Mō mātou | About us

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.