Support Worker - Wairarapa

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Funded training & qualifications

Long service leave & insurance

Wellbeing support

Referral bonuses

Job summary

IDEA Services seeks compassionate Support Workers to empower people with intellectual disabilities to live the life they choose. You’ll help with learning new skills, community connections, employment goals, and personal interests, while delivering person-centred support.

No prior health sector experience is required; full training is provided. Availability across day/evening/night/weekend shifts, strong communication, and a NZ driver's licence are valued.

Qualifications

• Availability to support 24/7 services - daytime, evening, overnight and weekends.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Empower people with intellectual disabilities to build independence and achieve goals.
• Help with learning new skills, connecting with community, employment, and personal interests.
• Build genuine relationships, celebrate milestones, and observe positive impact daily.
• Provide person-centred support across a variety of shifts as needed.

Skills

Availability to support 24/7 services

Computer & tablet proficiency

Strong written and verbal communicatie

Physical fitness for support tasks

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.
  

• 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

Build a rewarding career while helping others live life to the fullest!

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.

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

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

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 qualifications that help you grow without putting your life on hold.
• Extra long service leave and insurance benefits to support your wellbeing and future security.
• Free professional wellbeing support for you and your whānau through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Referral bonuses - connect great people with meaningful careers.

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)

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.