Support Worker (Part-time night/day shifts)

St John of God Hauora Trust; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Boost employee discount scheme

EAP Services

My Everyday Wellbeing

Job summary

St John of God Hauora Trust – Christchurch, South Island invites applications for a compassionate Support Worker to join our team supporting people living with disabilities. We offer part-time night/day shifts and a friendly, supportive environment committed to dignity and wellbeing.

In this role you will follow care plans, monitor residents at night, complete accurate handovers, and collaborate with the team to help residents achieve lifestyle goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support, healthcare or similar role.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to pick up additional shifts and flexibility with day/night hours.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to lead engaging and fulfilling lives.
• Follow care plans to support health and wellbeing.
• Monitor and respond to residents' needs during night shifts.
• Complete accurate documentation and handovers.
• Collaborate with Activities and Rehabilitation Team for lifestyle goals.
• Pursue NZQA Health and Wellbeing certificates with support.

Skills

Disability support experience

Communication skills

Flexibility for shifts

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

Job description

Support Worker (Part-time night/day shifts)

St John of God Hauora Trust – Christchurch, South Island

We are searching for a compassionate, reliable and dedicated Support Worker to join our team supporting people living with disabilities.

Hauora Ability Services Halswell is a residential facility offering hospital level care for people with physical and/or neurological disabilities. For some of our residents we are a home for life, others are more transitional and stay with us for Rehabilitation and Therapy provided by our Multidisciplinary team of therapists. We currently have both day and night shifts available. The role involves providing high-quality, person-centered support to people with disabilities, promoting their independence, dignity, safety and wellbeing. Currently we have a variety of day and night shifts vacant and we are seeking carers who enjoy working permanent part-time night shifts and/or are also interested in the opportunity to 'pick up' day shifts.

Please state in your application if you would like to be considered for day or night shifts.

About the Role

In this role you will:

• Support residents to lead engaging and fulfilling lives
• Follow care plans that enable residents in their health and wellbeing
• Monitor and respond appropriately to residents' needs during (awake) night shifts
• Complete accurate documentation and handovers
• Work collaboratively with the Activities and Rehabilitation Team to support residents to achieve lifestyle goals and community connections
• Continue to achieve NZQA Health and Wellbeing Certificate levels with support of your manager and Workforce Development team.

About You

You will ideally have:

• Experience working in disability support, healthcare or a similar role.
• Existing Work Visa with 2 New Zealand work referees if you are not a NZ Citizen or permanent resident
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility and willingness to pick up additional shifts.
• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing at any level
• A commitment to maintaining the dignity, privacy and independence of the people you support.

Benefits of working at Hauora Ability Services

• Range of part-time and full-time shift options available
• Access to Boost employee discount scheme, EAP Services, and My Everyday Wellbeing
• Work in a friendly, diverse, and supportive team environment
• Good staff to resident ratios where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support.

More About Us

Hauora Ability Services Halswell supports people living with disability to lead engaging and fulfilling lives. Our 60-room residential site is situated in attractive grounds with award-winning gardens. The facility has an onsite gym and Rehabilitation and Therapy team, who support residents living in our care. Our services employ over 300 people in Canterbury and Wellington. At St John of God Hauora Trust, we employ and are privileged to work with people from a range of cultures, beliefs, abilities, genders, and sexual identities. St John of God Hauora Trust is a member of Te Uru Tāngata, Centre for Workplace Inclusion.

We very much look forward to meeting you to discuss your future career in care at St John of God Hauora Trust.

Applications close 5pm, 31st August 2026.