Support Worker - Make a Real Difference in Nelson

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Nelson; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand’s Live Life Disability Support team in Nelson offers roles as Support Workers. You will assist people with community participation, transport to appointments, and personal care within flexible hours, including weekends.

We support progression toward Health and Wellbeing Certificates levels 2–4. Applicants must have a full NZ driver license and be eligible to work in NZ; police and safeguarding checks apply.

Qualifications

• Full NZ Driver License and eligibility to work in NZ.
• Criminal record/police checks required, including Children Act 2014 checks.
• Support workers can achieve Levels 2–4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Help people join community activities and events.
• Drive clients to appointments and social catch-ups.
• Support personal care and household tasks.
• Work a range of shifts, including weekends.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Driver's License

Job description

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand’s Live Life Disability Support team in Nelson offers roles as Support Workers. You will assist people with community participation, transport to appointments, and personal care within flexible hours, including weekends.

We support progression toward Health and Wellbeing Certificates levels 2–4. Applicants must have a full NZ driver license and be eligible to work in NZ; police and safeguarding checks apply.