Support Worker - Pōhutukawa Service

Hōhepa Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Christchurch is seeking a Support Coordinator to help individuals live enriched lives. Responsibilities include providing personal care, support with daily routines, and fostering community connection. No prior experience is necessary as on-the-job training will be provided. Applicants must possess a NZ full driver’s licence and be able to work in New Zealand. This role offers fixed hours and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Job certainty through fixed rosters

Personalized support due to good staff ratios

Support for professional development

NZQF Certificate support

Long service leave

Gym and Pool Membership discounts

Organic Vegetable discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker is not required as training is provided.
• Ability to problem-solve and set boundaries.
• Commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines encouraging independence.
• Assist with personal care, cooking, medication, and household tasks.
• Foster community engagement for supported individuals.

Skills

Energetic

Empathetic

Self-motivated

Team player

Flexible

Can-do attitude

Education

NZ full driver’s licence

NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2, 3, or 4)

Job description

Mō mātou | About Hōhepa

Working at Hōhepa, is different from the average, 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.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

Pōhutukawa Service is located in Barrington and is part of the Hōhepa community complex called Hapori, supporting four flatmates across two neighbouring homes.

• Mary is very independent and works fulltime. She regularly goes to the gym, plays Special Olympics basketball and is a big sports fan.
• Racquel is very independent and is able to come and go as she pleases. She is looking into opportunities for some regular activities and goals to work towards.
• Leonie attends Hōhepa's day programme most days. She is able to organise herself well, however, needs some support to maintain personal cares and keep a clean and tidy home.
• Cheryl attends Hōhepa's day programme most days. She needs more support with organisation, personal care, maintaining a clean and tidy home and social skills.

You will be energetic, empathetic and able to work alongsidethis personfocussing 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 dependant on qualification level, pays between $23.84 and $29.10 per hour.

Nga haora kua tohua | Rostered hours:

• Wednesday to Friday 7am to 9am, 4pm to 8pm
• Saturday 9am to 12pm, 4pm to 8pm

Total Hours per fortnight: 50

Mō koe | 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.

Nga hua o te mahi ki a Hōhepa | Benefits of working at Hōhepa

At Hōhepa, as part of our team you will:

• 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, please apply now!

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.