Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand IHC New Zealand Full time

Please note:
This is a part time Support Worker role. It is located in Fairbrother St in Carterton. The position offers 52.5 hours of work per fortnight. Details of the shift patterns of the role are offered in the body of the advertisement below.


We want to hear from YOU if you are someone who would love to help intellectually disabled people live their best possible lives.

This role will give you the chance to support their goals, dreams and ambitions and promote their individual independence through your active support.

Read on if you are looking for stimulating and meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others.

Part of your day may include showering, administering medication, and dealing with challenging behaviour, but the rewards are amazing. Every day is different, and you need to have a flexible approach with the right attitude.

That is an awesome thing to be able to do.

To find out more about being a Support Worker with IDEA Services, please visit our 'Join our Support Crew' page.


What's on offer?

  • Opportunities to build your longterm career in the disability sector
  • Salary based on qualifications with a clear salary progression as you learn
  • Ongoing support to achieve your National certificates in Health and Wellbeing
  • Generous longservice 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
- $ per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications

The shift pattern for the role is as follows:7am - 3pm

3pm-9.30pm

9.30pm - 7am (sleepover at the residential accommodation 3 nights per fortnight)

TOTAL WORK HOUSE PER FORTNIGHT = 52.5.

What will you bring?

  • A 'cando attitude' with loads of energy
  • Resilience and perseverance
  • The willingness to learn
  • Ideally, some experience in the disability sector but not necessary as full training and orientation will be provided

IDEA Services Ltd is an accredited Immigration AEWV employer and is New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities.

IDEA Services is New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities. We support adults of all ages to live in their own homes and enjoy life as a member of their community. Our services are founded on IHC's absolute commitment to the people we support and their families/whanau to have a good life. IDEA Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the IHC Group which is made up of our charitable programmes and three wholly-owned subsidiaries, including the provision of housing and tenancy services.

Applicants can direct enquiries about position to:

Sue Saville (Recruitment Advisor)



Job Details:

  • Reference #
Posted on
06 Jul 2023- Closes on

14 Dec :55- Location(s)

Wairarapa- Expertise
Caregiving and Disability Support- Job level(s)
Entry (no qualifications/experience), Graduate (have qualifications only), 1-3 years experience, 3+ years experience- Work type(s)
Permanent part-time

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