Support Worker - Pīwakawaka Service

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rosters

NZQF Health & Wellbeing training

Gym membership discounts

Discount on Untamed Organic vegetables

Job summary

Hōhepa Canterbury is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for Pīwakawaka Service in Christchurch. You will assist individuals with autism in daily routines, provide personal care, help with cooking and medications, and support integration into the wider community.

Experience is not required as on-the-job training is provided; a NZ full driver’s licence is essential. Rostered shifts offer predictable hours within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• NZ full driver’s licence is required.
• Ability to work in New Zealand is required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and encourage independence to develop skills and personal growth.
• Provide personal care support, assist with cooking, medication administration and household tasks.
• Support and enable access to the wider community and participation in activities.

Skills

Self-motivated

Energetic

Flexible

Initiative

Team player

Kindness

Can-do attitude

Willingness to learn

Te Tiriti o Waitangi awareness

Job description

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Working at Hōhepa, you become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers and contractors who all have a common goal - helping people to reach their full potential and lead enriched and meaningful lives in a holistic, supportive environment. We are a community leader providing services and support for people living with an intellectual disability to live their best lives and find a valued place in our society. Inspired by Dr Rudolf Steiner’s principles of anthroposophy, we seek to understand each person and situation as unique, not a one size fits all philosophy.

Pīwakawaka Service, located in the Halswell area, is on the lookout for a new team member to join the service. Pīwakawaka is home to four wonderful gentlemen, each diagnosed with autism, with one of the gentlemen being visually impaired and requiring a bit of extra assistance.

These gentlemen thrive on structure, routine, and love being actively involved in household activities. They truly value the presence of their support staff and flatmates. Together they enjoy a variety of activities, from attending festivals, and community events.

In this role you will be energetic, empathetic and able to work alongside this person focusing on creating a life of rich and diverse experiences while being able to read situations, problem solve and apply boundaries or offer space. Daily tasks include supporting with daily routines while encouraging independence to develop skills and personal growth. You will have the confidence to support personal cares, cooking, medication administration, and household tasks. You will be passionate about supporting and extending people's ability to access and be part of their wider community.

If you are looking for a new challenge this could be the opportunity for you.

This position’s salary scale is set by pay equity and dependent on qualification level, pays between $23.95 and $30 per hour.

Rostered hours

Week One

• Thursday and Friday 8am to 4pm
• Saturday 8am to 6pm

Week Two

• Wednesday to Friday 8am to 4pm
• Saturday 8am to 6pm

Total hours per fortnight: 60

About You

Your aroha and approach is what really matters at Hōhepa – previous experience is not a prerequisite because we provide on-the-job training. You will either be an experienced Support Worker looking for a change or you are simply looking for a career where your enthusiasm and passion for helping others will make a real difference in people's lives. To thrive in a Support Worker role at Hōhepa you will be:

• Self-motivated, energetic and flexible with a high level of initiative.
• A team player - Work closely with and supporting your colleagues, creating a great team environment.
• A kind nature with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn and continue to develop your skills as a support worker.
• A commitment to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of the role.

Benefits of working at Hōhepa

• Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters
• Enjoy a great person to-staff ratio, allowing for more personalised support
• Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Receive ongoing support for your professional and career development
• Support to complete a NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level, 2, 3 or 4
• Long service leave
• Christchurch City Council Gym and Pool Membership discounts
• Untamed Organic Vegetable discount

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, Applicants must have a NZ full driver’s licence and ability to work in New Zealand. Please note that the 90-day trial period will apply to any successful applicant who hasn’t previously worked for Hōhepa Canterbury. At Hōhepa the role of a Support Coordinator is what is often referred to in the wider healthcare sector as a Support Worker. We feel that the title Support Coordinator better reflects the nature of the role, which requires working in partnership with the people receiving support to ensure we are achieving our organisation mission of every life fully lived.