Support Worker - Wairarapa

IHC; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded training

Nationally recognised qualifications

Long service leave

Insurance benefits

Wellbeing support

Referral bonuses

Job summary

IDEA Services Ltd, part of IHC Group in New Zealand, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to build confidence and independence. You will help clients pursue personal goals, learn new skills, and engage with their communities.

No prior sector experience is required as full training and orientation are provided. The role supports a range of daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts, and requires a full NZ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• No prior experience in health and disability sector required; full training provided.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Physical fitness to provide support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Empower people with intellectual disabilities to build confidence and independence.
• Help individuals achieve personal goals and participate in community life.
• Support with learning new skills, employment pursuits, and personal interests.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Full NZ driver's license

Job description

Work that matters and leaves you feeling proud of the difference you've made each day.

Competitive pay, funded qualifications, and opportunities to progress within a large purpose-driven organisation.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Are you looking for meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference in someone's life while maintaining the balance that's important to you? As a Support Worker, you'll empower people with intellectual disabilities to build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their personal goals. From learning new skills and connecting with their community to gaining employment or pursuing personal interests, you'll help people live the life they choose.

This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to build genuine relationships, celebrate milestones big and small, and see the impact of your support every day. If you're looking for a role with purpose, variety, and the chance to make every day count, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

No prior experience in the health and disability sector is necessary, but a strong desire to pursue a career as a Support Worker with a positive attitude is highly valued. Full training and orientation will be provided to individuals who demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

• Availability to support our 24/7 services - schedules include a range of daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend 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 is required

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

Competitive hourly rates from$24.68 to $30.13.

Funded training and nationally recognised qualificationsthat help you grow without putting your life on hold.

Extralong service leave and insurance benefitsto support your wellbeing and future security.

Free professional wellbeing support for you and your whānauthrough our Employee Assistance Programme.

• Referral bonuses- connect great people with meaningful careers.

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. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.