Support Worker - Moana Service

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

Benefits offered by this job

Gym & pool membership discounts

Untamed Organic Vegetable discount

Long service leave

Job summary

Hōhepa Canterbury is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist individuals living with intellectual disability in a community-based setting. You will support daily routines, personal care, cooking and household tasks, while encouraging independence and community participation.

Key qualities include energy, empathy and problem-solving abilities, plus the capacity to read situations and apply appropriate boundaries. Fixed rosters provide predictable hours and on-the-job training is offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated empathy and people-first approach.
• Ability to read situations, problem solve and apply boundaries.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in a supportive role.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and encourage independence.
• Assist with personal cares, cooking, and household tasks.
• Support to access and participate in wider community activities.
• Contribute to a safe, respectful and inclusive living environment.

Skills

Empathy

Problem solving

Boundaries

Team player

Job description

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.

Moana Service is based in Somerfield and is home for three wonderful ladies, aged from their late twenties to mid-thirties, who flat together in a supported independent living environment, where the ladies are empowered to develop life skills and enjoy greater independence.

Tamara is largely independent and enjoys spending her days exploring the outdoors, engaging in arts and crafts, and spending quality time with her boyfriend. She is passionate about indoor bowls and Jolt dance. Tamara requires some support to maintain her personal care, health, and wellbeing, as well as to enhance her weekly routine and achieve her personal goals.

Maya is very sociable and thrives in the Hōhepa community. She participates in Hōhepa's day programme during the week, assists the maintenance crew with small tasks. Maya is also proud to be part of a basketball team that plays every Friday night, and she recently scored a two-pointer in her latest game! Maya needs support to maintain her personal care, health, and wellbeing, and to keep a consistent routine.

Ashley has a part-time volunteer role and is a highly creative individual with a passion for the performing arts, particularly singing. She also enjoys drawing, which allows her to express her creativity. In her free time, Ashley likes gaming, relaxing, and watching YouTube.

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:

Wednesday to Friday 7am to 9am, 4pm to 8pm

Saturday 10am to 4pm

Total Hours per fortnight: 48

Your aroha and approach is what really matters at Hōhepa – previous experience is not a prerequisite because we provide on-the-job training. 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.

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 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.