Support Worker - Counties (Supported Living)

IHC; Franklin; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Insurance benefits after two years

Long service leave

Job summary

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and actively participate in their communities. This role involves assisting individuals to live independently, develop daily living skills, and achieve personal goals within a supportive framework.

You’ll travel between clients in the Counties area and document outcomes, with emphasis on empathy and patient communication.

Qualifications

• Reliable, caring and people-focused
• Ability to travel between clients with mileage reimbursed
• Full New Zealand driver licence
• Good communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Support people with intellectual disabilities to live independently
• Assist with daily living tasks and personal goals
• Help with cooking, budgeting, appointments, and community activities
• Travel between clients across the Counties area
• Record information and complete documentation

Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Initiative

Clear communication

NZ Driver Licence

Physical fitness

Problem solving

Job description

Support Worker - Counties (Supported Living)

• Supporting across Takanini, Papakura, Pukekohe - Travel between clients is required, with mileage reimbursed in accordance with company policy
• 30-40 hours per fortnight - Shifts vary in length and are all scheduled between 8am and 6pm
• Availability to work Saturday and Sunday every second weekend is required

About the role | Mō te tūnga

We’re looking for a reliable, caring and people-focused Support Worker to join our Supported Living team across the Counties area.

You’ll support people with intellectual disabilities to live independently in their own homes, work towards their personal goals and build confidence in everyday life.

No two days are the same. You might be supporting someone to get out into the community, develop their cooking or budgeting skills, attend an appointment, connect with friends and family, or work towards their employment goals. It’s a rewarding role where the support you provide can make a genuine difference to someone’s day and their longer-term independence.

You’ll be encouraged to bringempathy, creativity and initiative to your work, while supporting people to make their own choices and live the life they want.

Previous support work experience is helpful, but it’s not everything. We’re also interested in your attitude, life experience and genuine desire to support others.

You’ll be someone who is positive, engaging and able to encourage others while respecting their choices and independence.

You will also bring:

• The ability to build strong, respectful relationships
• Confidence working independently and problem-solving in different situations
• Clear communication skills and the ability to share information in an easy-to-understand way
• Confidence using technology and completing documentation
• A good level of physical fitness to support people in a range of activities
• A Full New Zealand driver licence

What's in it for you? | Nōu te rourou

• $24.68 - $30.13per 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.