Support Worker - Motuhake Service (1:1)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rosters

Small staff ratio

Team environment

Professional development support

NZQF cert funding for Health & Wellbe.

Long service leave

Gym & pool discounts

Organic vegetable discounts

Job summary

Hōhepa Canterbury is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide 1:1 assistance to Hayley, ensuring she lives a fulfilling and independent life in a supportive Christchurch setting.

The role requires energetic, empathetic team players who can follow fixed rosters and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles while helping with daily routines and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, energetic and flexible with initiative.
• Team player who supports colleagues and fosters a great team environment.
• Kind, with a can-do attitude, eager to learn and develop skills.
• Committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and encourage independence.
• Read situations, problem solve, and apply boundaries or offer space.
• Assist with personal cares, cooking, medication administration, and household tasks.
• Support Hayley to participate in wider community activities.

Skills

Self-motivated

Energetic

Team player

Empathetic

Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitment

Education

NZQF Health & Wellbeing cert 2-4

Job description

Mō mātou | About Hōhepa

Working at Hōhepa, is different from the average, 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.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

We're searching for a creative, enthusiastic Support Worker to support Hayley on a 1:1 basis to live a fulfilling, active, and meaningful life.

Hayley lives at Motuhake Service in Halswell with three flatmates.

She is fun-loving, creative, and energetic, with a passion for crafts, especially knitting and enjoys being involved in activities that interest her. Hayley values the independence and routine of her paper round and participating in everyday community life.

Hayley is looking for a Support Worker who can encourage her interests, share a laugh, and help make each day enjoyable. When she isn't creating, she enjoys movies and theatre. Hayley has 1:1 support during the week and Prader Willi Syndrome, so it's important you understand and can support boundaries around food security while helping her live a full life.

In this role you will be energetic, empathetic and able to work alongsidethis personfocusing 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.

Nga haora kua tohua | Rostered hours:

• Tuesday 9am to 3:45pm

• Thursday 9am to 3:45pm

• Friday 9am to 3:45pm

Total Hours per fortnight: 40.5

Mō koe | About You

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.

Nga hua o te mahi ki a Hōhepa | 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 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.