ISS Support worker
| Location | Horowhenua, Manawatu / Whanganui |
| Pay & Benefits | Rate: $23.97 - $29.68 |
| Listed | Mon 28 Sep, 9:44 am |
| Type | Full time, Permanent |
| Reference | 40968 |
At NZCL, we are dedicated to support people with disabilities in New Zealand. Our Disability Support Services reflect our belief that all people deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.
**Are you looking to make a real difference in your community?**
We are currently seeking empathetic and passionate Support Workers based in the Horowhenua region to join our community-based RIDSAS services. We have both **full-time and part-time opportunities** available, supporting individuals with disabilities who are involved in the criminal justice system. In this rewarding role, you will provide dedicated support to help people build independence, achieve their goals, and engage safely within their community.
**What does a Community Support Worker do?**
As a Community Support Worker, you will be supporting people in their daily life to recognise their potential and develop the skills needed to participate in their communities. This is achieved through the implementation and delivery of their care and rehabilitation plan.
This is a rewarding role, which will require you to develop positive relationships with people and their Whanau, and to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to assist and support people to achieve their rehabilitative goals.
**What are we looking for people who?**
- Enjoy working with a challenging environment, where you will need to work well within a team.
- Have a good level of resilience.
- Demonstrate the ability to form solid relationships with others.
- Energetic and passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals, hopes and dreams.
- Previous experience supporting people with daily living, ideally those with intellectual or physical disabilities
- Experience working with children or youth
- Have an ability to look beyond presenting barriers and provide experiences that will empower people to live the best life they can.
- Full driver's license is essential.
- Flexibility to work overnight shifts across a roster, including weekends.
**What's in it for you?**
We are committed to our employees and are proud to employ and train the best people in all areas of our organisation. This is an opportunity to join New Zealand's largest community healthcare provider with the potential to gain experience in a variety of disciplines including aged care, disability, mental health and rehabilitation.
- Earn competitive pay rates between $23.97 up to $29.68 per hour
- Job security with Employee benefits, work phone, sick/annual leave, travel allowance and more.
- Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing
- Employee Assistance program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.
- 'Refer a friend' Bonus.
- PB Tech discount when shopping online
- Access to Samsung products at discounted price
- Discounted 2Degrees phone and broadband plans
- Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
**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. Send your request to NZCL.*
*Mena he tangata ngakaunui ana koe ki te tautoko i nga momo tangata, tena pea, kei konei he turanga mou. Tukua mai to tono ki NZCL.*
Please bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.
**Are you looking to make a real difference in your community?**
We are currently seeking empathetic and passionate Support Workers based in the Horowhenua region to join our community-based RIDSAS services. We have both **full-time and part-time opportunities** available, supporting individuals with disabilities who are involved in the criminal justice system. In this rewarding role, you will provide dedicated support to help people build independence, achieve their goals, and engage safely within their community.
**What does a Community Support Worker do?**
As a Community Support Worker, you will be supporting people in their daily life to recognise their potential and develop the skills needed to participate in their communities. This is achieved through the implementation and delivery of their care and rehabilitation plan.
This is a rewarding role, which will require you to develop positive relationships with people and their Whanau, and to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to assist and support people to achieve their rehabilitative goals.
**What are we looking for people who?**
- Enjoy working with a challenging environment, where you will need to work well within a team.
- Have a good level of resilience.
- Demonstrate the ability to form solid relationships with others.
- Energetic and passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals, hopes and dreams.
- Previous experience supporting people with daily living, ideally those with intellectual or physical disabilities
- Experience working with children or youth
- Have an ability to look beyond presenting barriers and provide experiences that will empower people to live the best life they can.
- Full driver's license is essential.
- Flexibility to work overnight shifts across a roster, including weekends.
**What's in it for you?**
We are committed to our employees and are proud to employ and train the best people in all areas of our organisation. This is an opportunity to join New Zealand's largest community healthcare provider with the potential to gain experience in a variety of disciplines including aged care, disability, mental health and rehabilitation.
- Earn competitive pay rates between $23.97 up to $29.68 per hour
- Job security with Employee benefits, work phone, sick/annual leave, travel allowance and more.
- Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing
- Employee Assistance program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.
- 'Refer a friend' Bonus.
- PB Tech discount when shopping online
- Access to Samsung products at discounted price
- Discounted 2Degrees phone and broadband plans
- Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
**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. Send your request to NZCL.*
*Mena he tangata ngakaunui ana koe ki te tautoko i nga momo tangata, tena pea, kei konei he turanga mou. Tukua mai to tono ki NZCL.*
Please bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.
