Support Worker – Maunu

As a Support Worker you will be supporting people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives at home and as part of their community. This is meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others.

You will be supporting individuals with high and complex behavioural support needs to lead safe and meaningful lives in the community. No one is too disabled or "challenging" to be supported in taking an active role in their life. Your role involves helping the people we support to:

- recognise and respond to emotional overwhelm and react safely to this. - grow their independence and learn skills for daily living such as using public - transport, getting a job, cooking a meal. - manage their daily routines - shower, get dressed, take medication, or eat a meal. - pursue their goals, interests, and hobbies. - stay healthy and making positive choices about their lifestyle. - have strong connections with their whanau and community.

Looking for both part time and full-time employees and to have the flexibility to do both morning and evening shifts. Will also be required to work every second weekend. Sleep over shifts is available for part timers to which you will be paid the base rate for unless, you are required to do duties outside of the sleep over, to which then you will default back to your normal rate.

What you will bring 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.

What's in it for you? $23.84-$29.10 per hour depending on relevant qualifications with the ability to earn when you gain qualifications. IDEA Services with support you towards completion of the level 2, 3, and 4 Certificates in Health and Well Being qualifications. FREE Employee Assistant programme service anytime you need health and well being support.

Flexibility to work rostered shifts including days, evenings, and weekends. A calm nature and confidence to work with challenging behaviours. Need to have a great personality and get along with others in a large working team. Need to show some resilience, kindness, patience and empathy as some behaviors will be challenging. 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 license or ability to gain this within 6 months. Police Vetting will be carried out and so only minor and historic convictions are considered: Not assault or theft-related. Able and willing to apply Online via their careers page. Link will given to eligible applicants.