Support Worker - Sloss Service

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rosters

Gym membership discounts

Pool membership discounts

Vegetable discounts

NZQF certificate support

Job summary

Hōhepa Canterbury is seeking an outgoing Support Coordinator to join Sloss Service, a double staffed house in Halswell. You will support four men aged 25–49 with daily routines, provide personal care, cooking and tasks, and help them participate in community life.

We value empathy, energy, and a can-do attitude. Training is provided; prior experience is helpful but not required. Rosters are fixed and local discounts are offered.

Qualifications

• Your aroha and approach matters; on‑the‑job training is provided.
• Self-motivated, energetic with initiative and flexibility.
• Team player; support colleagues and foster a positive team environment.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in all aspects.

Responsibilities

• Support four men aged 25–49 with daily routines and independence.
• Read situations, problem solve and apply appropriate boundaries.
• Assist with personal cares, cooking, medication administration and household tasks.
• Create a life of rich, diverse experiences in a supportive setting.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Boundaries

Job description

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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.

About the Role

Sloss Service is a double staffed house located in Halswell at the Hōhepa Farm; we're looking for one outgoing Support Coordinator who loves to have a laugh. At Sloss Service you will be supporting four men aged between 25 to 49 alongside a colleague.

A bit about the people we support at Sloss Service:

• Adam very sensory, silent and chose to be nonverbal. Will speak when comfortable. Loves his karaoke microphone and singing to Backstreet Boys, he likes soccer balls.


• Brendan likes to be active and is nonverbal, anything to get himself up and out of the house, loves an adrenaline rush, whether that be going on a planned holiday on a speed boat at Hanmer Springs or the local Gondola. Brendan also enjoys visiting Willowbank.


• Joey loves nature, he enjoys being with nature, he loves picking being a tidy kiwi and picking up leaves around the farm, which is his job that he enjoys doing, garden box plants, vegetables. Is verbal with a unique dry sense of humour.


• Mike loves helping with house chores, pride of his home especially his own space of his room, he is more introverted compared to other flatmates. He enjoys a cold beer at the end of the day. Goes to Gaia (day service) and helps out, doing chores. Verbal but finds difficulty in expressing himself and uses a small number of words.

They enjoy having a good laugh with one another in a positive environment with some good practical jokes! Sloss Service enjoys attending the Hōhepa Festivals, swimming, going for drives in the car and helping with the cooking. The men have varying intellectual disabilities such as autism and down syndrome with different support styles.

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 dependant on qualification level, pays between $23.95 and $30 per hour.

Rostered hours:

• Sunday to Wednesday 3pm to 8pm

Total Hours per fortnight: 40

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 Coordinator 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 Coordinator 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

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 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.