Support Worker - Emerald Service

Hōhepa; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym and pool membership discounts

Vegetable discount

Job summary

Hōhepa Canterbury is seeking a part-time Support Worker to assist a woman living on-site at our Barrington Street Campus. You will help with shopping, meal prep, healthy options, and light housework, along with emotional support to foster independence.

Role is Monday to Friday 4pm–7pm, 30 hours per fortnight, with on-the-job training and opportunities to complete NZQF Health and Wellbeing certificates.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, energetic and flexible with initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with the person supported.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in the role.

Responsibilities

• Support a woman living independently on-site at Barrington Street Campus.
• Assist with food shopping, meal planning, and preparing healthy meals.
• Help with housework and medication administration.
• Provide emotional support and encourage independence.
• Maintain safety, boundaries and read situations effectively.

Skills

Self-motivation

Team player

Empathetic

Boundaries

Flexible

Education

NZQF Health & Wellbeing cert (levels 2-4)

Job description

Working at Hōhepa, is different from the average, you become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers, and contractors who all have a common goal - helping people to reach their full potential and lead enriched and meaningful lives in a holistic, supportive environment. We are a community leader providing services and support for people living with an intellectual disability to live their best lives and find a valued place in our society. Inspired by Dr Rudolf Steiner’s principles of anthroposophy, we seek to understand each person and situation as unique, not a one size fits all philosophy.

In this role you will be supporting a woman who lives independently in her flat on site at our Barrington Street Campus. Kelsey is in her 30's and she needs support with food shopping preparation, choosing healthy options and help with the housework.

Kelsey needs emotional support to encourage her to help her continue to grow and develop as an independent woman. Kelsey enjoys looking after her cat, going to community and anthroposophical events, art, swimming and seeing her friends and family.

We need a confident person who can build strong relationships and with the people we support, be empathetic, be able to read situations, problem solve and apply boundaries or offer space. You will have the confidence to cook healthy meals from scratch and undertake accurate medication administration. You will be passionate about supporting people with an intellectual disability and helping them live a full life.

This position's salary scale is set by pay equity and dependant on qualification level, pays between $23.95 and $30 per hour.

Monday to Friday 4pm to 7pm

Total Hours per fortnight: 30

Your aroha and approach is what really matters at Hōhepa - previous experience is not a prerequisite because we provide on-the-job training.You will either be an experienced Support Worker looking for a change or you are simply looking for a career where your enthusiasm and passion for helping others will make a real difference in people’s lives.To thrive in a Support Worker role at Hōhepa you will be:

Self-motivated, energetic and flexible with a high level of initiative.

A team player - Work closely with and supporting your colleagues, creating a great team environment.

A kind nature with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn and continue to develop your skills as a support worker.

A commitment to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of the role.

At Hōhepa, as part of our team you will:

Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters

Enjoy a great person to-staff ratio, allowing for more personalised support

Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment

Receive ongoing support for your professional and career development

Support to complete a NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level, 2, 3 or 4

Long service leave

Christchurch City Council Gym and Pool Membership discounts

Untamed Organic Vegetable discount

Applicants must have a NZ full driver’s licence and ability to work in New Zealand.

Please note that the 90-day trial period will apply to any successful applicant who hasn’t previously worked for Hōhepa Canterbury

At Hōhepa the role of a Support Coordinator is what is often referred to in the wider healthcare sector as a Support Worker. We feel that the title Support Coordinator better reflects the nature of the role, which requires working in partnership with the people receiving support to ensure we are achieving our organisation mission of every life fully lived.