Support Worker

As a Support Worker, your main responsibility will be to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in developing their independence and daily living skills. This includes tasks such as helping with transportation, employment, finances, meal preparation, shopping, cleaning, showering, and medication administration. No prior experience in the health and disability sector is necessary, but a strong desire to work as a Support Worker is important. Full training and orientation will be provided, our services support employees in completing Level 2, 3, and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing qualifications. Generous long service leave entitlements and insurance benefits after 2 years of service. Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support. Refer a friend Bonus programme. Our company is New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities. They focus on helping individuals live independently and participate fully in their communities.

If this aligns with your career goals and you are interested in applying or learning more, you can contact Job Search Line 0800 779 009. We emphasize a commitment to helping individuals with intellectual disabilities lead fulfilling lives and be valued members of their communities.

-Experience in hoisting and personal care is an advantage -Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the role. -Reliable and self motivated -Problem Solver -Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepover shifts. -Enjoys to go out and about, taking people we support to community activities -Comfortable using computers and tablets. -Strong written and verbal communication skills. -Comfortable in working with a diversity community -Physical fitness to provide necessary support. -Possession of a Full NZ driver's license -Must pass a drug test -Must pass a MOJ and police check

Employers Requirements • Reliable • Self-motivated • Problem solver • Can work all shifts (morning, nights, weekends, stat days) • Full NZ drivers’ licence and able to drive vans • Likes to go out and about, taking people we support to community activities • Experience in hoisting and personal cares is an advantage