Support Worker-Nelson(Full Time)

New Zealand Health Group; Nelson; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free NZQA Health & Wellbeing training

Employee Assistance program

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

NZCL is seeking energetic Support Workers to assist people with disabilities in their Nelson Residential Services. This is a permanent full-time, leave-cover role across Nelson, requiring flexible rostering and 24/7 team support.

Applicants should have empathy, be reliable, and hold a full NZ driver's license. Experience in healthcare or disability support is preferred, with training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing offered.

Qualifications

• Empathy and genuinely caring approach to supporting people.
• Clear communication with clients, families, and team.
• Ability to adapt to flexible rosters and overnight shifts.
• Full driver's license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily activities, personal cares, meals, mobility, and life skills.
• Work as part of a residential team providing 24/7 support and rostering as required.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Driver's license

Job description

At NZCL, we are dedicated to support people with disabilities in New Zealand. Our Disability Support Services reflect our belief that all people deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.

You will be part of a team who will provide a safe environment where people can develop confidence and new skills, build friendships with peers and interact with others in the community. Our teams are our greatest asset, and we are committed to employing and training the best people. NZCL is looking for energetic and motivated people to support people in their own home.

We are looking for permanent full time Support Workers to help the people we support in our Nelson Residential Services. This is a leave cover role, which means that a high degree of flexibility will be required in terms of locations and rostering within the Nelson area that you would be required to work in.

What does a Support Worker do?|He aha te mahi a te Kaimahi Tautoko

This is a busy and diverse role, supporting people with various aspects of daily life and to do the things they want to do such as going swimming, personal cares, support with meals, household management tasks and teaching life skills. - The list is endless! Support Workers are part of a team who work shifts or specific rosters providing 24/7 support with the potential of additional sleepover payments included in some rosters.

What do you get? | He aha te whiwhi

• Earn competitive pay rates between $23.97 up to $29.68 per hour
• Variety of shifts
• Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing
• Employee Assistance program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus.

Who are we looking for?| Ko wai ta tatou e rapu ana

• People who are passionate about helping others, are kind and understanding
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, including experience with disabilities and challenges behaviours.
• Full driver's license is essential.
• Somebody who has the initiative to push people for their goals, is energetic, outgoing, and can think outside the box. You need to be respectful of others thinking, and their way of living life that may be different to your own.
• Flexibility to work overnight shifts across a roster, including weekends.

Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness is important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests.

If you are passionate about supporting people, then maybe there is a role for you here.

Please bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.

Reference # 41848

Location(s) Nelson branch area

Expertise Children & Youth Care, Disability Support, Home & Community Support, Rehabilitation, Support Worker, Respite Care, Mental Health

Job level(s) 0 - 1 year of experience, 3 - 5 years of experience, 5 - 7 years of experience, 7 + years of experience