Support Worker - Fixed Term | Havelock North

Qjumpers; Hastings; Sur place; NZD 33 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive training

Qualifications funded

Career advancement

Wellness benefits

Résumé du poste

MASH Trust in Havelock North, New Zealand, is seeking a Support Worker for a fixed-term role from November 2026 to March 2028. You will provide person-centred support to people with disabilities, helping them stay independent and participate in everyday activities.

The role involves 80 hours per fortnight, shifts 6:45 am to 3:15 pm on a rotating roster, including weekends. A NZ Driver Licence is essential; training and funded qualifications are available for career development.

Qualifications

• Be patient, friendly and kind, with the ability to understand and connect with people.
• Demonstrate empathy with a person-centred approach and flexible mindset.
• Full NZ Driver Licence is essential for driving a MASH van.

Responsabilités

• Provide person-centred support to people with disabilities to maintain independence.
• Help participants participate in everyday activities and enjoy a meaningful quality of life.
• Cover a fixed-term period (Nov 2026–Mar 2028) within Disability Residential Team.

Connaissances

Passion for People

Empathy

Team Player

Driver Licence

Formation

NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing

Description du poste

We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally.

When you join MASH Trust, you'll benefit from:

• Hourly Pay: Earn between $24.00–$29.70 per hour, based on your qualifications.
• Hours: 80 hours per fortnight, working 6:45 am–3:15 pm on a rotating fortnightly roster, including weekends.
• Rewarding Work: Make a positive difference in the lives of the people you support and contribute to the wider community.
• Comprehensive Training and Development: We're a learning organisation committed to your growth. You'll receive extensive onboarding and ongoing training, including First Aid, De-escalation and the opportunity to pursue Health & Wellbeing qualifications funded by MASH Trust if you meet the set criteria.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organisation.
• Supportive Environment: Enjoy an excellent working environment with a strong, collaborative team atmosphere where we empower each other.
• Wellness Benefits: Receive a free yearly flu vaccination, comprehensive EAP services, an additional MASH Day and long service leave starting from 5 years.

About the Role

This is a fixed-term, full-time Support Worker position based in Havelock North, covering a period of staff leave from November 2026 to March 2028.

The role involves working 80 hours per fortnight, with shifts from 6:45 am to 3:15 pm on a rotating fortnightly roster, including weekends.

The roster is structured as follows:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
• Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

As a Support Worker in our Disability Residential Team, you will provide person-centred support to people with disabilities, helping them maintain independence, participate in everyday activities and enjoy a meaningful quality of life.

We're Looking for Someone With:

• A Passion for People: Be patient, friendly and kind, with the ability to understand, communicate and genuinely connect with people.
• Empathy & Understanding: Person-centred focus.
• Team Player: Professional, honest and a reliable team player with a flexible mindset.
• Driver Licence: A Full NZ Driver Licence is essential, as driving a MASH van will be part of your role.
• Relevant Qualification (or commitment to obtain): A NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing or a commitment to working towards this qualification, which will be funded by MASH Trust.

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