In Home Support Worker - Waitara

Job ID 23123728
Taranaki, Waitara
Part-time
Listed on 8 May 2026

About this job

We are looking to hire Support Workers for the Waitara area, who are able to visit clients in their own homes and help them with both home management tasks and personal care e.g. showering, food preparation, dressing etc.

The work is part time and flexible and generally suits someone who has their own transport and is happy to work part time hours, but has the potential to lead to permanent guaranteed hours. Usually the work is during the day but there may be overnight supervision/care needed for some clients.

Duties include - Personal care: Support with daily living tasks as outlined in each client’s care plan. This may include washing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, mobility support, toileting, and personal safety. You may also assist clients who are studying or provide continuous night care where needed. Overnight care: Providing overnight care by sleeping in the client’s home and offering intermittent support as needed, or continuous overnight supervision and support (pre-approved by ACC). Home management: Helping with everyday household duties like meal preparation, shopping, vacuuming, laundry, and general cleaning to keep the client’s home safe and comfortable. Childcare: Caring for children when a client requires support. This can include personal care (bathing, feeding, dressing), supervision, and ensuring their safety.

Requirements: Restricted license and own reliable transport A kind and caring nature Experience is preferable, but training is provided Ability to pass an MOJ check

The work is client-dependant and although we do receive on-going clients, the majority of our clients come to us short-term. This means that some weeks will be busier than others.

Call 0800 779 009 and apply today with your updated work ready cv

Job Requirements

Restricted license and own reliable transport A kind and caring nature Experience is preferable, but training is provided Ability to pass an MOJ check Work ready CV

Days of work
Part time hours on a rostered basis (10 hours per week)
Pay Details
TBC
Job Category
Welfare Support Workers
Career Level
Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
Driver Licence
Restricted, (Class 1) - Car Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
No

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