Support Worker: Empower Independence, Flexible Shifts

IHC; Franklin; Remote; NZD 34,000 - 42,000; 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

IDEA Services is seeking Support Workers in New Zealand to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities at home and in the community. You will help build daily living skills, support personal care, and encourage engagement in activities, with training provided for handling complex behaviours.

We offer rostered shifts, mornings/evenings/weekends, and opportunities for qualification progression, plus EAP and long service leave after two years.

Qualifications

• Experience in the health and disability sector is preferred.
• Hold a full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to use computers/tablets for daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling lives at home and in the community.
• Build independence by developing daily living skills and transport skills.
• Assist with personal care routines and medication management.
• Support goals, interests, and participation in hobbies.
• Provide calm, respectful support with complex or challenging behaviours.
• Foster connections with whānau, colleagues, and the wider community.
• Record notes and communicate using computers/tablets.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Comfortable using computers/tablets

Ability to meet physical requirements

Experience in health/disability sector

Driver's licence

Tools

Driver's licence

Job description

IDEA Services is seeking Support Workers in New Zealand to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities at home and in the community. You will help build daily living skills, support personal care, and encourage engagement in activities, with training provided for handling complex behaviours.

We offer rostered shifts, mornings/evenings/weekends, and opportunities for qualification progression, plus EAP and long service leave after two years.