Support Worker - Counties

IHC New Zealand; Franklin; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave

Insurance benefits after two years

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

IHC New Zealand is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to live fulfilling lives at home and within the community. You will help with daily living skills, transport planning, cooking, and personal care, promoting independence and safety.

The role requires flexibility to rostered shifts, strong written and verbal communication, and physical ability to provide hands-on support.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and disability sector preferred.
• Willingness to build a career as a Support Worker with a positive attitude.
• Hold a full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Comfortable using computers and tablets for daily tasks and notes.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to live independently at home and in the community.
• Assist with daily living skills, transportation, cooking, and personal care.
• Support with medication, safety, and wellbeing, using respectful approaches.
• Build connections with whānau, colleagues, and the community.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's licence

Computer literacy

Flexible availability

Job description

• The Counties area includes - Takanini, Papakura, Pukekohe, Waiuku
• Full time positions, 65 hours per fortnight (plus sleepover shifts)
• Must have flexible availability to work a variety of rostered shifts; mornings, evenings, overnight sleepovers, and regular weekend shifts.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a Support Worker, you will empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling lives at home and within their community. This role is deeply meaningful, allowing you to be creative and make each day engaging and significant for those you support. Your responsibilities include:

Building independence:Help people grow their daily living skills, from catching public transport to cooking their own meals.

Supporting daily life:Assist with personal care routines such as showering, getting dressed, and taking medication.

Pursuing goals and interests:Encourage and support people to engage in their interests, hobbies, and personal goals.

Staying healthy and well:Support healthy choices and overall wellbeing in a way that works for each person.

Supporting complex behaviours:Provide calm, consistent support with behaviour management, ensuring dignity, safety, and respect.

Creating connections:Support and strengthen relationships with whānau, colleagues, and the wider community.

Experience in the health and disability sector is preferred; however, we also welcome applicants with a genuine desire to build a career as a Support Worker and a positive, can-do attitude.

Availability to work rostered shifts, including mornings, evenings, overnight sleepovers, and regular weekend shifts.

Confidence and willingness to support individuals with complex or challenging behaviours, using positive and respectful approaches (training provided).

Comfortable using computers and tablets for daily tasks such as recording notes and communication.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.

Able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including providing hands-on support when needed.

Hold a full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

$24.68 - $30.13 per hour, depending on relevant qualifications, with opportunities to earn more as you gain further qualifications.

IDEA Services will support you to complete Level 2, 3, and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing.

Generous long service leave entitlements, plus insurance benefits after two years’ service.

‘Refer a Friend’ bonus programme.

FREE Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential health and wellbeing support whenever you need it.

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.

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.

Location(s) Counties

Expertise Caregiving and Disability Support

Job level(s) Graduate (have qualifications only), 1-3 years experience, 3+ years experience