Support Worker - Hamilton - Supported living (Casual)

IHC New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

IDEA Services in Waikato is seeking a Support Worker to assist adults with intellectual disabilities living in their own homes. You will help with daily living skills, stay connected with family, and participate in community activities, including supporting employment goals.

The role is casual with rostered shifts between 7am and 7pm and may require every second weekend. Previous experience is preferred, but a flexible, open-minded attitude and strong communication are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support preferred.
• Open-minded attitude and varied life experience valued.
• Strong relationship-building skills a must.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Excellent communication skills essential.
• Proficient with technology.
• Physically fit for hands-on support.
• Hold a valid NZ driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting.
• Keep in touch with family and friends and help clients make connections.
• Join community activities and social events.
• Assist clients in job-seeking and navigating employment.
• Help manage social issues and access community services.
• Promote healthy lifestyle and good decision making.

Skills

Relationship building

Independent work

Communication skills

Tech proficiency

Physical fitness

Driver's licence

Job description

Support Worker - Hamilton - Supported living (Casual)

• Hamilton (Supported Living)
• Casual role
• Shift lengths will vary but you must have availability for rostered shifts between 7am and 7pm.
• Availability to work every second weekend may be required

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Supported Living team. You will be supporting people with intellectual disabilities living in their own homes to achieve their goals and aspirations. This is meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others. This can include helping them to:

• Manage and learn daily living skills, such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting
• Keep in touch with family and friends as well as make new connections
• Join community activities (e.g. sports and art)
• Look for a job and navigate employment
• Manage social issues and access relevant community services
• Make good decisions and live a healthy lifestyle

Previous relevant experience is preferred, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with varied life experience and an open-minded attitude. You should also have:

• The skills to build good relationships with the people we support and help them make good decisions for themselves
• The ability to work independently and problem solve in complex situations
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to share information in a way that can be easily understood
• Comfortable and proficient in using technology
• You will need to be physically fit to support in a variety of activities
• Have a Full NZ drivers' licence

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

• Opportunities to build your long-term career in the disability sector
• $24.68-$30.13 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications
• IDEA Services will support you and pay costs towards completion of the Level 2 and Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing qualifications
• Generouslong-serviceleave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service.
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme
• FREEEmployee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support

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. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Location(s) Waikato King Country

Expertise Healthcare

Job level(s) 1-3 years experience, 3+ years experience