Support Worker - North Canterbury

IHC New Zealand; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualifications

Training & development

Annual flu vaccination

Employee discounts

Insurance after two years

Long service leave

Referral bonus

Job summary

IDEA Services is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Rangiora/North Canterbury to empower adults with intellectual disabilities. You will support with daily living skills, personal care, transport and community engagement, while fostering independence and well‑being in a meaningful role.

The position offers a varied roster (AM/PM/sleepover/weekends) and a competitive hourly rate of $24.68–$30.13, with funded qualification opportunities and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, people-first approach
• Flexibility to work morning, evening, weekend and sleepover shifts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Physical fitness to provide hands-on support
• Full NZ driver''s licence

Responsibilities

• Fostering independence by helping individuals develop daily living skills
• Managing daily routines and assisting with personal care tasks
• Promoting goals and interests and supporting participation in activities
• Promoting health and wellbeing and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices
• Building strong connections with whānau and the community

Job description

• Permenant role, 65+ hours per fortnight based in Rangiora / North Canterbury
• Varied roster including AM, PM, sleepover and weekend shifts
• $24.68 - $30.13 per hour based on relevant qualifications

• Permenant role, 65+ hours per fortnight based in Rangiora / North Canterbury
• Varied roster including AM, PM, sleepover and weekend shifts
• $24.68 - $30.13 per hour based on relevant qualifications

About the role | Mō te tūnga

As a Support Worker, you will empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling lives at home and within their community. This role is deeply meaningful, allowing you to be creative and make each day engaging and significant for those you support. Your responsibilities include:

• Fostering independence: Assist individuals in developing daily living skills such as using public transport and preparing meals.
• Managing daily routines: Support with personal care tasks like showering, dressing and taking medication.
• Pursuing goals and interests: Encourage and help individuals to follow their passions and hobbies.
• Promoting health and well-being: Guide individuals in making healthy lifestyle choices and maintaining their overall well-being.
• Building strong connections: Strengthen their relationships with whānau and community.

What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

• A compassionate, people-first approach - you genuinely care about the wellbeing and dignity of those you support
• A high level of flexibility and availability to work morning, evening, weekend and sleepover shifts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Physical fitness to provide hands-on support when needed
• A full NZ driver's licence

What's in it for you? | Nōu te rourou

• Earn $24.68 - $30.13 per hour, with opportunities to increase your pay as you gain qualifications.
• Gain fully funded qualifications, with support to complete Level 2-4 Health and Wellbeing certificates.
• Keep growing your skills, with ongoing training, learning and development opportunities.
• Support your wellbeing, with annual flu vaccinations and free EAP support.
• Save with employee discounts, across fitness, technology and more.
• Enjoy additional benefits, including insurance cover after two years' service and generous long service leave.
• Earn a referral bonus, by helping connect great people with meaningful work.

About us | Mō mātou

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities. We are New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are founded on IHC's utter commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.

Check out our website to learn more about us: Become a Support Worker (idea.org.nz)

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.