Support Worker - Manawatu-Wanganui Region

IHC; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage growth with qualifications

Long service leave and insurance after

Refer a friend bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities. The Support Worker helps individuals develop independence, manage daily living tasks, and navigate transport, finances and meals with compassionate care.

Role requires energy, good communication, and a willingness to learn. Training is provided; sleepover and weekend shifts are available, and compensation reflects prevailing minimum wage rates with growth as you

Qualifications

• No prior health and disability sector experience required, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are highly valued.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepover shifts.
• Full NZ driver’s license is required.
• Full training and orientation will be provided to enthusiastic applicants.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to individuals to develop independence and daily living skills.
• Assist with transportation, employment, finances, meals, shopping, cleaning, showering and medication administration as needed.

Skills

Flexible shifts

Sleepover shifts

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Driver's license NZ

Computers/Tablets literacy

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 2 Health & Wellbeing

Level 3 Health & Wellbeing

Level 4 Health & Wellbeing

Tools

Computers/Tablets

Job description

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• Opportunity to perform up to 6 sleepover shifts of up to 10 hours' duration per fortnight (paid at prevailing minimum wage).
• Overtime is available.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The role of a Support Worker involves providing assistance to individuals in developing their independence and acquiring skills for daily living. This includes tasks like helping them with public transportation, employment, finances, and meal preparation. Depending on the specific work environment, Support Workers may also assist with individual needs such as shopping, cleaning, showering, and medication administration.

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

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

• $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 towards completion of the Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing qualifications.
• Generous long service leave 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.

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.