Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Auckland City, New Zealand IHC New Zealand Full time

Part time: 40-50 hours per fortnight
- Shifts: 12.30pm to 8.30pm
- Availability to work every second weekend is required
- $23.84-$29.10 per hour depending on relevant qualifications

**Mō te tūnga | About the role**

We are looking for an experience Support Worker to work one-on-one with a person we support, helping them to achieve their goals and participate in the activities that they enjoy. No one is too disabled or "challenging" to be supported in taking an active role in their life.

You will be supporting an individual with complex behavioural support needs. Part of what you do each day will be helping them to recognise and respond safely to emotional overwhelm. We are looking for someone physically active who has the resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviours.

Your role involves helping the people we support to:

- recognise and respond to emotional overwhelm.
- grow their independence and learn skills for daily living such as using public transport, getting a job, cooking a meal.
- manage their daily routines - shower, get dressed, take medication or eat a meal.
- pursue their goals, interests, and hobbies.
- stay healthy and making positive choices about their lifestyle.
- have strong connections with their whānau and community.

Check out our website to learn more: Become a Support Worker

**Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring**
- Previous experience within the health and disability sector.
- Previous experience working with challenging behaviours.
- Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.
- A Full NZ driver's license

**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.

IDEA Services Ltd is an accredited Immigration AEWV employer.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply**

Applicants can direct enquiries about position to:
**Taylor Spence - Recruitment Advisor**
**07 838 7698**

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 32640
- Posted on
- 24 Jan 2025
- Closes on
- 18 Feb 2025 09:00
- Location(s)
- West / Central
- Expertise
- Caregiving and Disability Support, Healthcare
- Job level(s)
- 1-3 years experience, 3+ years experience
- Work type(s)
- Permanent part-time

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