Support Worker – South East Auckland (Community Hub)

IHC; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay ($24.68–$30.13)

Education support toward Level 2–4 in

Job summary

IHC is recruiting a Support Worker for the South East Auckland Community Hub (Otara). The role runs part-time, 32 hours per fortnight, with schedule Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am–3pm.

You will plan and lead activities for people with intellectual disabilities, focusing on engagement, confidence, and social connection. Experience in disability support is not essential; candidates with skills in teaching, coaching, or facilitating groups are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience planning, facilitating or leading group activities is preferred.
• Creativity and energy to run a range of activities (arts, cooking, music, fitness, etc.).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Physical ability to participate in activities and provide practical support.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging activities at the Community Hub in South East Auckland.
• Plan and deliver weekly activities (arts and crafts, cooking, music, fitness, gardening, games).
• Support social connections and build confidence through group participation.

Skills

Positive attitude

Group activity planning

Facilitating activities

Creativity

Engaging diverse people

Communication

Physical participation

Driver's license

Tools

Computers/tablets

Job description

Support Worker – South East Auckland (Community Hub)

• Otara, Auckland


• Part time - 32 hours a fortnight,


• Schedule - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday every week, 9am to 3pm.

About the role | Mō te tūnga

As a Support Worker in our Community Hub, you'll help create fun and engaging experiences for people with intellectual disabilities. You'll plan and lead activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, music, fitness, gardening, games, and community outings that support people to build confidence, develop skills, and connect with others.

This is not a traditional support or personal care role. The focus is on leading activities, encouraging participation, building social connections, and creating positive community experiences.

Previous disability support experience is not essential. We welcome applicants who have experience leading, facilitating, teaching, coaching, or engaging groups and can bring those skills into a community-based environment.We're particularly interested in people who can bring ideas and energy to the role. Whether that's arts and crafts, cooking, music, fitness, gardening, games, cultural activities, or community outings, you'll help create meaningful experiences that people look forward to each week.

• A positive can-do attitude and genuine interest in working in the disability sector


• Experience planning, facilitating or leading group activities is preferred


• Creativity and confidence running activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, music, fitness, games, gardening or other recreational programmes


• Ability to engage and motivate people with different interests and support needs


• Comfortable using computers and tablets


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills


• Physical capability to actively participate in activities and provide practical support when required


• A Full NZ driver’s licence

What's in it for you? | Nōu te rourou

• The opportunity to build a meaningful, rewarding career


• $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. 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.

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