Support Worker

Job Purpose: To support, care for and encourage individuals with an intellectual disability in their daily living situations, whether it be at home, work, day programmes or in social, leisure and educational time. 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.

Key Responsibilities: • Supporting them to learn skills for daily living. • Making sure they learn other skills that support them to be part of their community. • Supporting them to make decisions and choices. • Encouraging them to have cultural experiences. • Meeting their day to day health and medical needs. • Providing personal and intimate care. • Maintaining a safe environment. • Being a key worker. • Helping them to plan and achieve their goals. • Making sure they can be part of a family and have relationships. • Helping them to make positive choices about their lifestyle • Developing and maintaining community links. • Helping them to connect with their family / whanau and friends.

• Will support you towards completion of the Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing.

• 1 full-time vacancy in Chch: 65 hours per fortnight and working every weekend. • 2 part-time vacancies in Chch: approximately 45 hours per fortnight (one of them includes shifts on every weekend) • 1 full-time vacancy in Rangiora: 65 hours per fortnight and working every weekend.

• Have a full clean drivers licence. • Pass a Police Check to employer satisfaction. • Pass a Health Assessment Pre-employment check (including Hepatitis B and drug screening as required by the position). • Relevant experience and qualification in the disability sector is an advantage. • Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepover shifts. • Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily. • Have the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English. • Have a basic level of physical fitness to ensure the Service User’s personal care. • Respect for an individual’s cultural background. • Flexible attitude and a willingness to embrace change.

It is preferred that all support workers have: • Experience and / or a qualification in the Human Services field. • Experience working with people with an intellectual disability; and / or • Experience in community involvement and community networks.