Support Worker - Rotorua

IHC New Zealand; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave entitlements

Insurance benefits after 2 years

Refer a friend bonus

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and participate in their communities. As a Support Worker you will provide night-time support, help with daily living, and assist clients with complex needs in Rotorua and surrounding areas.

We value a calm demeanour, strong communication, and reliability. Previous caregiving experience is preferred, and drivers license is essential. Flexible shifts including weekends and sleepovers are expected.

Qualifications

• Previous caregiving experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work with adults with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Availability for flexible shifts, weekends and sleepovers.

Responsibilities

• Support people with intellectual disabilities in their own homes.
• Manage risk, ensure safety and provide night-time care.
• Assist with daily living tasks and goals in the community.

Skills

Calm nature

Strong communication (written)

Strong communication (verbal)

Full NZ drivers license

Comfortable with computers/tablets

Flexible shifts incl weekends

Previous caregiving exp

Ability to manage challengingBehaviour

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

• Permanent full time - includes AM, PM, split shifts, weekends and sleepovers
• Availability to work alternate weekends is required
• Rotorua
• Experienced support worker preferred

About the role | Mō te tūnga

IDEA Services supports people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives at home and as part of their community. You will be supporting people with intellectual disabilities living in their own homes to achieve their goals and aspirations. This is meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others.

As a Support Worker you will be supporting clients with complex needs, managing risk, ensuring safety, and providing individual care throughout the night.

This Role Involves Helping The People We Support To

• recognise and respond to emotional overwhelm.
• grow their independence and learn skills for daily living such as using public transport, getting a job, cooking a meal.
• manage their daily routines - toileting, showering, getting dressed, take medication or eat a meal.
• pursue their goals, interests, and hobbies.
• stay healthy and making positive choices about their lifestyle.
• have strong connections with their whānau and community.

What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

Previous relevant experience is preferred, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with varied life experience and the right attitude.

• Preferably previous experience in caregiving or providing personal care for adults.
• A calm nature and confidence to work with challenging behaviours.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepover shifts.
• Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.
• Full NZ driver's license.

What's in it for you? | Nōu te rourou

• $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.

About us (IDEA Services) | Mō mātou

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.

Check out our website to learn more about us: Become a Support Worker (idea.org.nz)

IDEA Services Ltdis an accredited Immigration AEWV employer.

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.