Support Worker - Rimu Service

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

Job summary

A community service organization in Christchurch is seeking a Support Coordinator to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities. The role includes supporting daily routines and fostering independence, with responsibilities spanning personal care, cooking, and medication management. Candidates should be self-motivated, empathetic, and willing to uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This position offers a fixed roster with competitive hourly pay and various development opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development support

Long service leave

Discounts on gym and pool memberships

Discounts on organic vegetables

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker or related field required.
• NZ full driver's licence mandatory.
• Willingness to learn and develop support worker skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individual's daily routines and encourage independence.
• Assist with personal cares, cooking, and medication administration.
• Create diverse experiences tailored to the individual’s needs.

Skills

Empathy

Energetic

Self-motivated

Flexibility

Team player

Job description

About Hōhepa

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 share a common goal — helping people 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.

About the Role

Rimu Service is located in Somerfield, near the Hōhepa main campus, and is home to Margaret. Margaret is a vibrant woman in her 60s who enjoys being active in her community and thrives on a consistent daily routine. She has a great sense of humour and finds joy in simple pleasures like baking, arts and crafts, and going on daily drives — especially enjoying the breeze while in the car. Margaret loves watching her favourite films, particularly The Sound of Music and Benji, and values her daily nap as part of her routine. While she can sometimes display challenging behaviours, a calm, patient, and consistent approach helps her feel supported and secure.

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, paying between $23.50 and $29.10 per hour.

Rostered hours

Week One

• Sunday 4pm to 10:30pm, 10:30pm to 6:30am (Sleepover)
• Monday 6:30am to 9am, 4pm to 10:30pm, 10:30pm to 6:30pm (Sleepover)
• Tuesday 6:30am to 9am
• Saturday 4pm to 10:30pm, 10:30pm to 7:30am (Sleepover)

Week Two

• Sunday 7:30am to 4pm
• Tuesday 4pm to 10:30pm, 10:30pm to 6:30am (Sleepover)
• Wednesday 6:30am to 9am, 4pm to 10:30pm, 10:30pm to 6:30am (Sleepover)
• Thursday 6:30am to 9am

Sleepover hours: 41 | Hands on hours: 51

Total Hours per fortnight: 92

About You

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 support 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

At Hōhepa, as part of our team you will:

• Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters
• Enjoy a great staff-to-person 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.