Support Worker - Whangarei
Idea Services
Listing Description
Description
- $23.84 - $29.10 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications.
- Full and part time opportunities
- Flexibility required for rostered shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and overnight sleepovers
Mo te tunga | About the role
As a Support Worker, you will empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling lives at home and within their community. This role is deeply meaningful, allowing you to be creative and make each day engaging and significant for those you support. Your responsibilities include:
- Fostering independence: Assist individuals in developing daily living skills such as using public transport and preparing meals.
- Managing daily routines: Support with personal care tasks like showering, dressing and taking medication.
- Pursuing goals and interests: Encourage and help individuals to follow their passions and hobbies.
- Promoting health and well-being: Guide individuals in making healthy lifestyle choices and maintaining their overall well-being.
- Building strong connections: Strengthen their relationships with whanau and their community.
Nou te rourou | What's in it for you?
- $23.84-$29.10 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.
- FREE?Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.
Nga pumanawatanga ou | What you will bring
- Previous experience as a Support Worker is preferred, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with a positive attitude and compassion.
- Flexibility to work rostered shifts.
- A calm nature and confidence to work with challenging behaviours.
- Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.
- A Full NZ driver's licence
Mo matou | 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. IDEA Services Ltd?is an accredited Immigration AEWV employer.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the recruitment selection process, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV. If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruitment@ihc.org.nz. 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.
Application details
Idea Services
Join IDEA Services to start a rewarding career in a, supportive environment that delivers high-quality support for people with intellectual disabilities.
IDEA Services is New Zealand's largest provider of services for people with intellectual disabilities. As part of IHC, our mission is to enable people to live enriched and fulfilling lives in their communities.
How will it benefit you?
It's more than just a job, it's a career that can lead to a long-term career in disability services. It offers job mobility, flexibility, and security, all valuable in today's changing employment landscape. You’ll also have the opportunity to get nationally recognised qualifications that will allow you to advance to more senior positions and increase your income potential in a respected and enduring industry.
Not to mention:
- You don’t need qualifications to apply – we support you to achieve them.
- A competitive hourly rate.
- A sense of purpose from working with the people we support and making a difference in their lives.
- The opportunity to be part of a dedicated team.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a confidential professional counselling service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- A generous insurance package that kicks in after two years’ service.
- Staff discounts.
What will you do?
You will play a key part in supporting individuals and groups of people in their homes, at work, and in their communities to:
- Be safe and healthy.
- Achieve greater independence.
- Pursue their goals and interests.
- Have greater connection with their family, whānau and their community.
- Live a fun and enjoyable life.
As a support worker no day is the same and this is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. Take the first step with IDEA Services and apply today.
