Weekend Community Support Worker

New Zealand Health Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Free NZQA training

Employee benefits

Travel allowance and work phone

Employee Assistance programme

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

New Zealand Health Group – Auckland is seeking energetic and motivated Support Workers to assist individuals in their own homes and community settings. This part-time role offers meaningful daily activities such as swimming, events, arts and crafts, and shopping to help clients achieve personal goals.

You will be part of a caring team, with opportunities for free training toward NZQA Health & Wellbeing, travel allowances, and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• People who are passionate about helping others, are kind and understanding.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, including experience working with youth.
• Full driver's license and owning your own vehicle is essential.
• A desire to support people to learn new skills and achieve outcomes.
• Somebody who has the initiative to push people for their goals, is energetic, outgoing, and can think outside the box. You need to be respectful of others thinking, and their way of living life that may be different to your own.

Responsibilities

• Support people in their home and community to lead fulfilling lives by doing the things they want to do such as going swimming, attending sporting events, arts and crafts, movies, or shopping.
• Assist with daily tasks and accompany to events, shopping, and community activities.
• Promote safety, confidence, and social interaction for the people we support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

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New Zealand Health Group – Auckland, North Island

At NZCL, we are dedicated to support people with disabilities in New Zealand. Our Disability Support Services reflect our belief that all New Zealanders deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.

You will be part of a team who will provide a safe environment where people can develop confidence and new skills, build friendships with peers and interact with others in the community. Our teams are our greatest asset and we are committed to employing and training the best people. NZCL team is looking for energetic and motivated people to support people in their own home.

We are looking for part time Support Workers in the Auckland for our Whąnau Support Services.

What does a Support Worker do? | He aha te mahi a te Kaimahi Tautoko

You will support people in their home and community to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives to achieve their personal dreams and goals by doing the things they want to do such as going swimming, attending sporting events, arts and crafts, movies, or shopping - the list is endless!

What do you get? | He aha te whiwhi

• Earn competitive pay rates between $23.97 up to $29.68 per hour.
• Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing.
• Job security with Employee benefits, sick/annual leave and more.
• Travel Allowanceand work phone.
• Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus.

Who are we looking for? | Ko wai ta tatou e rapu ana

• People who are passionate about helping others, are kind and understanding.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, including experience working with youth.
• Full driver's license and owning your own vehicle is essential.
• A desire to support people to learn new skills and achieve outcomes.
• Somebody who has the initiative to push people for their goals, is energetic, outgoing, and can think outside the box. You need to be respectful of others thinking, and their way of living life that may be different to your own.

Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness is important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests.

If you are passionate about supporting people, then maybe there is a role for you here.

Please bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.