Support Worker - Orewa and Warkworth

IHC; North Shore; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave

Insurance benefits

Refer a friend bonus

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

IDEA Services in New Zealand is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities at home and in the community. You will foster independence, support daily routines, and help clients pursue goals while building strong connections with whānau and local networks.

The role requires flexibility for days, evenings, sleepovers, wakeovers and weekend shifts, plus comfort with computers and tablets and a full NZ driver's license. Training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including weekends.
• Comfortable with using computers and tablets daily.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living skills and transport.
• Support with personal care and medication routines.
• Encourage participation in goals and hobbies.
• Build connections with whānau and community.

Skills

Flexibility

Strong communication

Empathy

Physical fitness

Computer literacy

Education

Full NZ driver's license

Tools

Tablet usage

Job description

• 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.

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.
• 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.

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.