Support Worker - New Service

Hōhepa Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Christchurch seeks a dedicated Support Coordinator to provide 1:1 support for a young lady with complex needs. This full-time role includes assisting with daily routines, promoting independence, and maintaining a personalized care approach. The ideal candidate will be energetic and empathetic, committed to enriching the lives of those supported. A NZ full driver's license is required.

Benefits

Fixed rosters for certainty of hours

Great staff-to-person ratio

Ongoing professional development support

Long service leave

Gym and pool membership discounts

Organic vegetable discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker or passion for helping others.
• High level of initiative and team collaboration.
• Willingness to learn and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a young lady with complex needs.
• Assist with personal cares, cooking, medication administration, and household tasks.
• Encourage independence and personal growth.

Skills

Self-motivated

Energetic

Flexible

Team player

Kind nature

Can-do attitude

Education

NZ full driver’s license

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 introducing a new service and are looking for a dedicated team to help set it up for success. We're seeking one more individual on a full-time basis to provide meaningful support to a young lady with complex needs.

She requires 1:1 support and enjoys music, swimming, spending time outdoors, and being active in the community.

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.

This position's salary scale is set by pay equity and dependent on qualification level, pays between $23.50 and $29.10 per hour.

Nga haora kua tohua | Rostered hours:

• Week 1: Thursday 4pm to 9:30pm, 9:30pm to 7am (Sleepover), Friday 7am to 9am, 4pm to 9:30pm, 9:30pm to 7am (Sleepover), Saturday 7am to 4pm
• Week 2: Wednesday 4pm to 9:30pm, 9:30pm to 7am (Sleepover), Thursday 7am to 4pm, Saturday 4pm to 9:30pm, 9:30pm to 7am (Sleepover)

Hands on hours: 42 | Sleepover hours: 38

Total Hours per fortnight: 80

Mō koe | About You

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.

• 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

• 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 will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now! 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.