Support Worker - Manawatu/Rangitikei

IHC New Zealand; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend Programme

Long service leave

Insurance perks

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Job summary

IDEA Services, part of IHC New Zealand, is hiring a Support Worker in Manawatū-Whanganui. You will assist people to live independent lives across 24/7 services, with daytime, evening, overnight and weekend shifts.

No prior health sector experience is required; full training is provided. You’ll help with meals, personal care, transport, and medication support, using computers and tablets, and you must hold a full NZ driver's license.

Qualifications

• No prior health and disability sector experience required; training provided.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn are highly valued.
• Able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepovers.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation, shopping and household tasks.
• Personal care, transportation and medication administration as required.
• Use computers/tablets daily and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Flexible shifts

Computer literacy

Written and verbal communication

Physical fitness

NZ driver's license

Job description

• Discover a career with purpose, backed by real opportunities for professional growth and advancement!


• Vacancies available across Manawatu and Rangitikei regions


• Learn, develop, and achieve recognised qualifications

About the role | Mō te tūnga

Are you a people person who thrives on variety, enjoys new challenges, and wants a career with purpose? As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping people live fulfilling, independent lives while working across our 24/7 services, including daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

This is a hands-on role that requires physical fitness, resilience, sound judgement, and the confidence to manage risk and respond effectively in challenging situations. Daily tasks in this role could include meal preparation, shopping, household tasks, personal care, transportation, or medication administration.

Check out our website to learn more: Become a Support Worker

What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

No prior experience in the health and disability sector is necessary, but a strong desire to pursue a career as a Support Worker with a positive attitude is highly valued. Full training and orientation will be provided to individuals who demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepover shifts.


• Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.


• Full NZ driver's license is required

What's in it for you? | Nōu te rourou

• Competitive pay of $24.68 - $30.13 per hour, with the opportunity to earn more as you develop your qualifications.


• Get paid while building your career, with supported pathways to Levels 2, 3 and 4 Health and Wellbeing qualifications.


• Benefit from long service leave, insurance perks, and recognition for your commitment.


• Earn extra rewards through our Refer a Friend Programme.


• Prioritise your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to professional health and wellbeing support.

About us (IDEA Services) | Mō mātou

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.

Check out our website to learn more about us: Become a Support Worker (idea.org.nz)

IDEA Services Ltdis an accredited Immigration AEWV employer.

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.