Whānau Support Worker - Waitara

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

NZQA health & wellbeing training

Employee benefits and leave

EAP support

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

New Zealand Health Group in Waitara is seeking energetic part-time Support Workers to help people in their home and community lead fulfilling lives. The role includes a minimum of 3 guaranteed hours every fortnight and requires a full driver’s license along with a compassionate, proactive attitude.

You will support tamariki and rangatahi in the community, with activities like swimming, events, arts and crafts, movies, and shopping. Competitive hourly pay and training opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Full driver’s license (and own vehicle) is essential.
• Ability to support people to learn new skills and achieve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support people in their home and community to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.
• Assist with activities such as swimming, attending sporting events, arts and crafts, movies, or shopping.
• Demonstrate empathy, respect and cultural awareness in daily interactions.

Skills

Full driver's license

Empathy and people skills

Job description

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New Zealand Health Group – Waitara, 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 Waitara to support the tamariki and rangatahi we support in the community. This role has 3 guaranteed hours of work per fortnight.

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.
• 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.