Support Worker: Night Shifts Caring for Complex Needs

IHC; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Education support for certificates (NZ

Long service leave

Refer a friend bonus

Employee assistance program

Job summary

IDEA Services supports people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives at home and as part of their community. You will be supporting people with intellectual disabilities living in their own homes to achieve their goals and aspirations, providing individual care throughout the night.

This role requires compassion, flexibility, and the ability to manage challenging behaviours while using computers/tablets daily.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Support Worker is preferred, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with varied life experience and an open-minded attitude.
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts and alternate weekends.
• A calm nature and confidence to work with challenging behaviours.
• Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.
• A Full NZ driver's license.

Responsibilities

• You will be supporting clients with complex needs, managing risk, ensuring safety, and providing individual care throughout the night.
• Support clients with intellectual disabilities living in their own homes to help them achieve goals and aspirations.

Skills

Communication skills

Written & verbal communication

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Compassion

Tools

Computer literacy

Tablet use

Job description

IDEA Services supports people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives at home and as part of their community. You will be supporting people with intellectual disabilities living in their own homes to achieve their goals and aspirations, providing individual care throughout the night.

This role requires compassion, flexibility, and the ability to manage challenging behaviours while using computers/tablets daily.