Support Worker - Rangiora

IHC New Zealand; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 33,999 - 41,507; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave

Insurance benefits

Refer a friend bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Free EAP service

Job summary

IDEA Services in Christchurch is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities at home and in the community.

You will foster independence, assist with daily living and personal care, and help clients pursue interests while promoting health and wellbeing. A compassionate, people-first approach and ability to work varied shifts, including sleepovers, are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in health or disability support preferred.
• Able to work across morning, evening, weekend and sleepover shifts.
• New Zealand driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Foster independence by developing daily living skills and using community transport.
• Support with personal care tasks and medication administration as needed.
• Encourage clients to pursue goals and interests and participate in activities.
• Promote health and wellbeing and model healthy lifestyle choices.
• Build strong connections with whānau and the wider community.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Teamwork

Job description

• Varied roster including AM, PM, sleepover and weekend shifts
• $24.68 - $30.13 per hour based on relevant qualifications

Mō te tūnga | About the role

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.
• A compassionate, people-first approach - you genuinely care about the wellbeing and dignity of those you support

Previous experience in the health/disability sector, supporting individuals with diverse needs

A high level of flexibility and availability to work across morning, evening, weekend, and sleepover shifts

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Physical fitness to provide hands-on support when needed
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and sleepovers
• A full NZ driver's licence

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

• $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.

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.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Applicants can direct enquiries about position to:
Nicole Cashman
[e-mail]

Reference # 39981

Posted on 22 Jul 2026

Closes on 20 Aug 2026 23:55

Location(s) Christchurch / Canterbury

Expertise Caregiving and Disability Support, Healthcare

Job level(s) 1-3 years experience, 3+ years experience