Support Worker - Kereru Service

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rosters

Great team environment

NZQF cert support

Long service leave

Member discounts (gym/pool)

Job summary

Hōhepa Canterbury is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Christchurch. You will provide person-centred care for Jake, including personal care, medication administration and daily household tasks, while supporting routines and independence in a structured home.

The role involves evenings and every second Sunday with community outings. We value empathy, energy, adaptability and a genuine desire to help people live life on their own terms, within a supportive team and fixed

Qualifications

• NZ full driver's licence is required.
• Ability to work in New Zealand and comply with local employment rules.
• Experience in support work is preferred but not mandatory.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide support during evenings and every second Sunday with community outings.
• Assist with personal care, medication administration and household tasks.
• Support daily routines to promote independence and participation in activities.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and person-centred home environment.
• Show patience, adapt quickly, problem solve and set appropriate boundaries.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Empathetic

Adaptable

Education

NZQF Health & Wellbeing cert 2/3/4

Job description

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Working at Hōhepa, 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.

About the Role

Kererū Service is a one-to-one service based in Hoon Hay, where you will support Jake, a 21-year-old man who lives independently and enjoys a wide range of interests. Jake is passionate about gardening, animals, fast cars, and heavy machinery such as diggers and trucks, and he has an impressive knowledge of these topics. He loves visiting Orana Wildlife Park and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, enjoys swimming in the lazy river, and likes hands-on activities including working with tools, building LEGO creations, and completing diamond art projects. Jake has a great sense of humour, strong interests, and clear ideas about how he wants to live his life. At times, he can become frustrated or upset, so he benefits from support workers who are calm, consistent, confident, and able to maintain clear boundaries while building a positive and trusting relationship with him.

We are looking for someone who can provide support during evenings and every second Sunday, when Jake enjoys outings to Willowbank and attending classic car shows. This role would suit someone who can confidently introduce new experiences and opportunities while maintaining a routine that is predictable, structured, and genuinely person-centred. The role also involves supporting Jake with personal care, medication administration, household tasks, and maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment. A key part of this position is providing steady, respectful support during times of frustration while encouraging independence, choice, and participation in activities that are meaningful to him. You will be patient, adaptable, and proactive, with the ability to bring creativity and initiative to your work. Most importantly, you will have a genuine desire to build a strong, trusting relationship with Jake and support him to live a fulfilling life on his own terms. You will be energetic, empathetic and able to work alongside this person focusing on creating a life of rich and diverse experiences while being able to read situations, problem solve and apply boundaries or offer space.

Daily tasks include supporting with daily routines while encouraging independence to develop skills and personal growth. You will have the confidence to support personal cares, cooking, medication administration, and household tasks. You will be passionate about supporting and extending people's ability to access and be part of their wider community. If you are looking for a new challenge this could be the opportunity for you.

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

Rostered Hours:

Week One

• Sunday 4pm to 10:30pm, 10:30pm to 6:30am (Sleepover)
• Monday 6:30am to 9am, 3pm to 10:30pm, 10:30pm to 6:30am (Sleepover)
• Tuesday 6:30am to 9am
• Saturday 4pm to 10:30pm, 10:30pm to 7:30am (Sleepover)

Week Two

• Sunday 7:30am to 4pm
• Tuesday 3pm to 10:30pm, 10:30pm to 6:30am (Sleepover)
• Wednesday 6:30am to 9am, 3pm to 10:30pm, 10:30pm to 6:30am (Sleepover)
• Thursday 6:30am to 9am

Hands on hours: 54 | Sleepover hours: 41

Total Hours per fortnight: 95

About You

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.

Benefits of working at Hōhepa

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 will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you 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.