Residential Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Healthcare of New Zealand Full time

Are you looking for a dynamic change? Do you like the idea of working in an environment where no two days are same? Do you have experience in working with people who express themselves with behaviour that some may find challenging? Do you have exceptional communication skills?

We are currently looking for motivated and energetic people to support a young adult. You will be part of a team who will support the person to live as independently as possible whilst also providing a safe and consistent environment. Support them to develop new skills, build friendships and interact with others in the community.

Experience with brain injury and implementation of behaviour support plans would be a great advantage but not a necessity.

There will be a mixture of morning and afternoon/sleepover shifts across the week, so having the flexibility to support your team across a variety of shifts is a key part of this role.

**What does a Support Worker do?**

In Residential disability, our support workers assist people who access our services to live as independently as possible, in their community. Support workers are part of a team who work shifts or specific rosters providing 24/7 cover with responsibilities including aiding with personal care, community outings and integration, and other aspects of daily living - enabling our people to be as independent as possible.

**What is in it for you?**
- Earn competitive pay rates between $22.70 up to $28.25 per hour
- Job security with flexibility to choose from variety of shifts.
- Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing
- Employee benefits, sick/annual leave and more

**What are we looking for?**
- A desire to support our people to learn new skills and achieve outcomes
- Full driver's license and confidence to safely transport passengers in our disability vans (training provided)
- Kei te Hauora Hauora, e hiahia ana matou ki te hanga i tetahi waahi mahi e whakatairanga ana, e whakanui ana i nga rereketanga, me te whakaatu i nga hapori e mahi ana tatou. Mēnā he tangata ngākaunui ana koe ki te tautoko i ngā momo tāngata, tēnā pea, kei konei he tūranga mōu.Tukua mai tō tono ki NZCommunity Living_

Please bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.



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