Support Worker Ridsas

5 months ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Te Roopu Taurima Full time

**Support Worker RIDSAS - Kaiawhina, Waikato**
- $500 at 90 days (3 months) of employment
- $1000 at 270 days (9 months) of employment
- Lifestyle, residential and vocational support

**Mō te tūnga | About the role**

In this role you will be joining a supportive and professional team who currently support four male tāngata.

RIDSAS is a service contracted by the Ministry of Health to provide rehabilitation services to people who have had contact with the justice system. We provide rehabilitation services for people with high and complex needs who have committed an offence.

This type of service supports the mission of Te Roopu Taurima by providing both residential and vocational support with a priority focus on lifestyle and rehabilitation programmes.

You will work alongside our tāngata supporting them in their rehabilitation and journey of change while supporting with every day needs such as bathing, food preparation, administering medication and a variety of other duties which enable an independent and great quality of life.

It’s important to understand this is a whare/home environment for our tāngata so the more you can do to make it feel like a home the better.

Our retention payment scheme is a testament to our commitment to your professional journey. As you contribute to our team and culture, we are thrilled to reward your loyalty with more than just your fortnightly pay.

As a new hire into our business, you will receive:

- $500 at 90 (3 months) days of employment
- $1000 at 270 (9 months) days of employment

**Ko wai koe | About You**

This is an opportunity to start or grow your career in the disability sector; working within RIDSAS will equip you with the experience and skills needed to support rehabilitation programmes.

This experience could suit graduates in human services, social work or psychology. There are many other reasons to consider this role; You may have significant life experience which you believe will have a positive impact on others; you may be tired of manual labour and looking for something more fulfilling; you may be retired or now able to work around other whanau commitments or you may still be studying and just starting out in your career.

Having prior experience in human services, youth/restorative justice or social work would be a definite advantage.

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience**

Your skills will include:

- Working with diversity
- Great communications skills
- The ability to set goals and work towards them
- Basic level of computer skills
- Good level of literacy and numeracy

A reasonably good level of physical fitness is required as is a full NZ driver licence.

**Ngā** **hua | Benefits of working at Te Roopu Taurima**

When you join us, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey.
- Life and critical illness/trauma insurance
- Habit Health - a comprehensive health programme for employees
- Learning and development - a comprehensive curriculum of industry compliance training and personal/professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme - a confidential and independent service with access to 24/7 help from counsellors, psychologists, therapists and coaches.
- No parking worries.

**Please note**:

- If progressed, applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening.
- If progressed, applicants will need to complete and return a clear Police vetting check.
- You must be residing in and legally entitled to work in New Zealand for at least 24 months.

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