Support Worker - Orewa and Warkworth

IHC New Zealand; Auckland; Sur place; NZD 34 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Certificates support

Long service leave

Refer a friend bonus

EAP service

Insurance benefits

Résumé du poste

IDEA Services in Auckland, New Zealand, is seeking Support Workers to empower adults with intellectual disabilities at home and in the community. The role offers full or part-time opportunities and requires flexibility across days, evenings, sleepovers and weekend shifts.

You will help clients develop daily living skills, support routines, and promote health and well-being, while building strong connections with whānau and community. NZ driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting high needs clients or providing personal care for adults.
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts including days, evenings, wakeovers and weekends.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• Fostering independence by helping individuals develop daily living skills.
• Managing daily routines and personal care tasks.
• Encouraging goals, interests and hobbies.
• Promoting health and well-being.
• Building strong connections with whānau and community.

Connaissances

Written and verbal communication

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Description du poste

• Flexibility to work the full range of shifts is required: days, evenings and sleepover shifts.
• Availability for regular weekend shifts is required - one weekend a fortnight, both days.

• Full or part time opportunities
• Flexibility to work the full range of shifts is required: days, evenings and sleepover shifts.
• Availability for regular weekend shifts is required - one weekend a fortnight, both days.
• $24.68 - $30.13 per hour depending on relevant qualifications

About the role | Mō te tūnga

Responsibilities

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.

Check out our website to learn more: Become a Support Worker

What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

• Experience supporting high needs clients or providing personal care for adults is preferred.
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts including days, evenings, wakeovers and weekends.
• 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

What's in it for you? | Nōu te rourou

• $24.68 - $30.13 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications.
• IDEA Services will support you towards completion of the Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing qualifications.
• Generous long service leave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service.
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme.
• FREEEmployee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.

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. IDEA Services Ltdis an accredited Immigration AEWV employer.

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.