Support Worker

18 hours ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Te Roopu Taurima Full time

**Support Worker - Kaiawhina, Kirikiriroa.**
- Join us for our October 31st intake.
- Why travel? work in the area you live
- Comprehensive training and support, learn more, get paid more

**Mō te tūnga | About the role**

In this role you will be supporting our tāngata (the people we support) in long term residential accommodation. Our tāngata are usually over the age of 16, have an intellectual disability and are unable to be supported in their own home.

They lead busy, active lives which may include attending day services classes, formal functions, gym classes, swimming and visiting whanau. You will be joining a fun, supportive and professional team who make a significant impact on the quality of life for our tāngata.

Be part of this and contribute to our tāngata living their best life.

We work to a rotating 24/07 roster which includes mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights and sleepover shifts.

Ideally we are seeking applicants who can work between 32 and 80 hours a fortnight.

The anticipated start date for this intake is October 31st however there is flexibility if you need to start earlier/later please just let us know.

We will train you and you will start to achieve your Level 2 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing as part of your Induction. With on the job training and our ongoing support you will achieve Level 3 and Level 4, which increases your rate of pay.

**Ko wai koe | About You**

You may not have previous experience but you enjoy supporting those around you in your own life, you are the ‘go to’ support person and you are naturally drawn to helping others.

You may have significant life experience which includes caring for a loved one; you may be tired of manual labour and looking for something more fulfilling; you may be retired with time to spare or you may now be able to work around other whanau commitments. You may even be studying and just starting out in your career.

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

Your skills will include:

- Working with diversity
- Providing comfort and care
- Great communications skills
- The ability to set goals and work towards them

A reasonably good level of physical fitness and mobility is required as is a full NZ driver license.

**Mō mātou | About Us**

Te Whariki Whakaruruhau is the Te Roopu Taurima (TRT) model of service that recognises the intrinsic value and relationship of tangata (people we support), their whanau and kaimahi (staff). As a kaupapa Maori service we strive to make a difference in the lives of tangata by surrounding them with a caring environment based on Maori values of respect and whanau. The service appeals to a wide range of people of different ethnicities because of TRT’s philosophy of accepting and valuing all cultural practices.

**The culture at Te Roopu Taurima, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Values)**:
Panekiretanga - Excellence

Striving for excellence and quality in all that we do

Aroha - Kindness

Expressing compassion and joy for others in all that we do

Tumanako - Action

Being proactive to ensure the best outcomes in all that we do

Whakapono - Trust

Acting with honesty and integrity in all that we do

**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.
- Significant investment in your learning and development;
- Critical illness and life insurance;
- Free financial advice from a registered broker;
- Retail in-store discounts and special offers;
- Kohatu leave;
- Free parking.

**Please note**:

- Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test.
- Successful applicants need to complete and return a clear Ministry of Justice criminal history check.
- Employees of Te Roopu Taurima are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (includes booster).

To be considered for this position you must be residing in and legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

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