Support Worker - Taupo (Fixed term)

IHC New Zealand; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave

Insurance benefits after 2 years

Refer a friend bonus

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

IDEA Services is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults with intellectual disabilities in their own homes in New Zealand. You will provide compassionate care, monitor safety, and support daily activities with a focus on person-centered goals.

The role includes night support, weekend work, and sleepovers, with opportunities for qualifications progression and benefits after service milestones.

Qualifications

• Preferably previous caregiving or personal care experience for adults.
• Calm nature with confidence to handle challenging behaviours.
• Availability for flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepovers.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with intellectual disabilities in their homes.
• Manage risk and ensure safety during night care.
• Provide personalised care aligned with clients' goals and routines.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Calm demeanor

Flexible shifts

Computer/tablet literacy

Communication skills

Physical fitness

NZ driver's licence

Education

Level 2/3/4 Health & Wellbeing certificates

Tools

Tablets

Computers

Job description

• Taupo (Fixed term for 6 months)
• Experienced support worker preferred
• Permanent full time - includes weekends and sleepovers
• Availability to work alternate weekends is required

Mō te ūunga | About the role

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. Previous relevant experience is preferred, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with varied life experience and an open-minded attitude.

Ngā ōumanawatanga ōuu | What you will bring

• 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.

Nů 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.

Mō mātou | About us (IDEA Services)

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)

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.