Intensive Support Worker - (Leave cover)

At NZCL, we help rangatahi and tamariki thrive by providing safe, supportive environments where they can gain confidence, learn new skills, build friendships, and connect with their community. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we are committed to recruiting, training, and supporting passionate, motivated team members. We are looking for permanent full-time Leave Cover Support Workers to join our Residential Intensive Support Services team in New Plymouth, supporting rangatahi and tamariki through coaching, mentoring, and hands-on care.

What does a Support Worker do? He aha te mahi a te Kaimahi Tautoko Support Workers assist rangatahi and tamariki to live as independently as possible while achieving positive outcomes in their lives. Key responsibilities: • Work collaboratively with the team to ensure a consistent, supportive approach • Support rangatahi and tamariki to engage in school or other educational opportunities • Observe, respond to, and report on health and wellbeing concerns • Encourage and support young people to work towards and achieve their goals • Provide a safe, structured, and nurturing environment during shifts

What we are looking for: • A desire to support rangatahi / young people to learn new skills and achieve 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 • Right to work in New Zealand and willingness to undergo Police Vetting and Vulnerable Children Safety Checks Personal qualities: • Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness, recognizing that the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests

What you get: • Competitive pay rates from $23.97 to $29.68 per hour • Free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications • Bespoke training tailored to the needs of each rangatahi or tamariki • Ongoing Clinical Supervision to support best practice • Staff discounts including PB Tech, 2Degrees, Southern Cross Health Insurance, and Samsung products • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support

- 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 - 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 - Pass pre-employment drug and Ministry of Justice check