Intensive Support Worker - (Night shift)
About this job
At NZCL, we support rangatahi and tamariki to thrive by creating safe spaces where they can build confidence, develop life skills, and connect with others. Our team members are at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for permanent full-time Night Shift Support Workers to support young people in our Residential Intensive Support Services in New Plymouth.
What does a Support Worker do? He aha te mahi a te Kaimahi Tautoko Support Workers work alongside, coach, and mentor rangatahi and tamariki to help them live as independently as possible and achieve positive outcomes.
You will: - Work as part of a team to ensure a consistent approach - Support engagement in education and daily routines - Observe and respond to health and wellbeing needs - Support young people to work towards and achieve their goals - Provide a safe and structured environment during night shifts
What do you get? He aha te whiwhi - Competitive pay rates from $23.97 to $29.68 per hour - Free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications - Tailored, role-specific training and clinical supervision
Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support - Staff discounts including PB Tech, 2degrees, Southern Cross, and Samsung - Refer a Friend bonus
If you are interested, call and apply today, or email Jess.Cooper015@msd.govt.nz. You will need an updated CV with referees
Job Requirements
- A desire to support rangatahi / young people to learn new skills and achieve positive outcomes
- Previous experience working with young people / rangatahi
- Understanding of Intellectual Disability and Autism
- Creativity, “out-of-the-box” thinking, and ability to work well in a team
- A full New Zealand driver’s license
- Pass pre-employment drug and Ministry of Justice check
- Right to work in New Zealand and willingness to undergo Police Vetting and Vulnerable Children Safety Checks
- Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness, recognizing that the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests
- Days of work
- Min 30 hours per week, night shift only. (30 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $23.97 up to $29.68
- Job Category
- Welfare Support Workers
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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