Support Worker - Full time - Lower Hutt
- 65 hours per fortnight (extra shifts available in you want them!)
- You must be able to work a full range range of differing shifts (includes mornings, afternoons, wakeover night shifts, sleepovers and some weekend shifts)
- Be supported to gain nationally recognised qualifications!
* PLEASE NOTE: The candidate must be willing to travel within both Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt areas.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The role of a Support Worker involves providing assistance to individuals in developing their independence and acquiring skills for daily living. This includes tasks like helping them with public transportation, employment, finances, and meal preparation. Depending on the specific work environment, Support Workers may also assist with individual needs such as shopping, cleaning, showering, and medication administration.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
Some experience in the caregiving or health sector is essential for this particular vacancy. This could include caregiving in a private or familial capacity.
The clients you will be helping to care for have a variety of health situations that require physical support around personal cares - using hoists, etc - in addition to their need for assistance to manage their intellectual disability challenges.
To be consider it is essential that you:
- Are available to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepover shifts.
- Are comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.
- Have strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- A level of physical fitness sufficient to enable you to provide physical support to others.
PLEASE NOTE: it is essential that you have a full NZ drivers licence .
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?
- $23.84 - $29.10 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications.
- IDEA Services will support you towards completion of the Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing qualifications.
- Generous long service leave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service.
- 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme.
- FREE Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.
Mō mātou | About us (IDEA Services)
IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities. We are New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are founded on IHC's utter commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.
Check out our website to learn more about us: https://www.idea.org.nz/become-a-support-worker
IDEA Services Ltd is an accredited Immigration AEWV employer.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the recruitment selection process, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV. If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruitment@ihc.org.nz.
The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Applicants can direct enquiries about position to:
Kumkum Singh
07 834 1609
