Support Worker - Whanganui (Behavioural Support)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per hour 24.68–30.13 NZD

Certificate funding support toward NZ

Long service leave entitlement

Refer a friend bonus

Free Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing challenging behaviours preferred.
• No prior experience in health and disability sector is necessary; willingness to learn and a positive attitude are highly valued.
• Full training and orientation will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with complex behavioural and medical needs, promoting safety and positive behaviour.
• Help develop independence and daily living skills.
• Provided tasks include transportation, employment, finances, meal preparation, shopping, cleaning, showering and medication administration.
• Maintain resilience and physical fitness to manage risk and respond to challenging situations.

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• Experience in managing challenging behaviours preferred
• Join an organisation with career growth opportunities
• Make a meaningful difference in people's lives!

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are seeking Support Workers to assist individuals with complex behavioural and medical needs. You will play a key role in helping manage overwhelming emotions and health-related challenges, while promoting safety and positive behaviour for the individuals.

As a Support Worker you will be providing assistance to individuals in developing their independence and acquiring skills for daily living. You will be required to have the availability to work a range of daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts supporting with a range of tasks dependent on individual ability. Tasks may include transportation, employment, finances, meal preparation, shopping, cleaning, showering, and medication administration.

This role requires physical fitness, resilience, and confidence to manage risk and respond effectively in challenging situations. With the right approach, you can help create a supportive environment where meaningful progress is possible.

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.

• Ability to navigate behaviours that can challenge
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and wakeover shifts.
• Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.
• Possession of a Full NZ driver's license.

Nōu 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.

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.