Support Worker | Full Time - Kapiti

MASH Trust; Wellington; Híbrido; NZD 33.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Training and development

Health & wellbeing qualification (fund

Wellness benefits

Long service leave

Descripción de la vacante

MASH Trust seeks an empathetic Support Worker to provide one-to-one support to a woman in our Disability Residential service on the Kapiti Coast. You will bring compassion, patience and kindness to your work, supporting her choices, independence and participation in the community.

This is a permanent, full-time role with 80 hours per fortnight. A full NZ driver license is essential, as driving a MASH vehicle is part of the role, and a NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing, or commitment to obtain

Formación

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in the health sector.
• Person-centred approach and empathy.
• Ability to provide personal care and daily living support.
• Full NZ driver's license required (driving a MASH vehicle).
• Committed to obtaining NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing funded by MASH Trust.

Responsabilidades

• Provide one-to-one support to the woman in Disability Residential service.
• Support her choices, independence and participation in the community.
• Assist with daily activities including personal care as required.

Conocimientos

Empathy and People skills

Experience in health sector

Teamwork

Personal care

Driver Licence

NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (

Educación

NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing

Descripción del empleo

We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally. When you join MASH Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• Hourly Pay: $24.00–$29.70 per hour, based on your qualifications.
• Full-time: 80 hours per fortnight, based on the Kāpiti Coast.
• Rewarding Mahi/Work: Make a positive difference in the life of the person you support and contribute to the wider community.
• Comprehensive Training and Development: 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 within our organisation.
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a collaborative team where we empower each other.
• Te Tiriti o Waitangi: MASH Trust aims to work collaboratively to embrace, support and encourage a Māori worldview of health and provide high-quality, equitable and effective services for Māori framed by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Wellness Benefits: A free yearly flu vaccination, comprehensive EAP services, an additional MASH day and long service leave starting from five years.

About the Role:

We are looking for an empathetic, passionate Support Worker to provide one-to-one support to a woman in our Disability Residential service on the Kapiti Coast.

You will bring compassion, patience and kindness to your work, supporting her choices, independence, daily activities and participation in the community.

The Position:

This is a permanent, full-time position working 80 hours per fortnight.

Hours of Work:

• Week 1: Monday, 9am–5:30pm; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7am–3pm.
• Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 7am–3pm.

Skills and Experience:

• A Passion for Tāngata/People: Be patient, friendly and kind, with the ability to understand, communicate and connect with people.
• Experience: A minimum of 12 months’ experience working in the health sector.
• Empathy and Understanding: A person-centred approach.
• Teamwork: A professional, honest and reliable team member with a flexible mindset.
• Practical Skills: The ability to provide personal care, including assistance with showering and dressing.
• Driver Licence: A full NZ driver licence is essential, as driving a MASH vehicle will be part of your role.
• Relevant Qualification or Commitment to Obtain: A New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing, or a commitment to work towards this qualification, funded by MASH Trust.

We review applications as they are received, so this role may close earlier if we find the right candidate.

Please note: MASH Trust is not an accredited employer and therefore cannot use the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process.