Support Worker

1 week ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Hōhepa Canterbury Full time

**Mō **mātou | About Hōhepa**

Working at Hōhepa, is different from the average, you become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers, and contractors who all have a common goal - helping people to reach their full potential and lead enriched and meaningful lives in a holistic, supportive environment. We are a community leader providing services and support for people living with an intellectual disability to live their best lives and find a valued place in our society. Inspired by Dr Rudolf Steiner’s principles of anthroposophy, we seek to understand each person and situation as unique, not a one size fits all philosophy.

**Mō **te tūranga | About the Role
**Melrose Farm is a day base situated in Kennedys Bush, offering one-to-one support and small group activities. Our activities are designed to help people achieve their goals and encourage participation within a nurturing environment.

Your key role will be to create and set up new experiences that provide our people with a variety of opportunities to guide their decision-making.

**Role overview**:

- **Mondays and Wednesdays**: You’ll primarily support Mike, a young man who thrives on physical activity. Whether it’s hitting the gym, walking around the Port Hills, or swimming, Mike enjoys staying active. He also loves social connections and fun outings with the Melrose crew, including trampolining, mini golf, and ferry rides to Diamond Harbour. Mike values rhythm, predictability, and a calm presence to have his best day.
- **Thursdays**: You’ll work in a 1:2 ratio team, supporting individuals in exploring Christchurch’s offerings like karaoke, walks, mini golf, and park games. Alternatively, you might stay at Melrose Farm, helping with cooking lunch, gardening, or DIY/craft projects.

If you are looking for a new challenge this could be the opportunity for you.

This position's salary scale is set by pay equity and dependant on qualification level, pays between $23.15 and $28.25 per hour.

**Nga **haora kua tohua | Rostered hours:
- Mondays 9:30am - 3:45pm
- Wednesdays 9:30am - 3:45pm
- Thursdays 8:45am - 4pm

Total Hours per fortnight: 39.5

**Mō **koe | About You**

Your aroha and approach is what really matters at Hōhepa - previous experience is not a prerequisite because we provide on-the-job training. You will either be an experienced Support Worker looking for a change or you are simply looking for a career where your enthusiasm and passion for helping others will make a real difference in people’s lives. To thrive in a Support Worker role at Hōhepa you will be/have:

- Self-motivated, energetic and flexible with a high level of initiative.
- A team player - Work closely with and supporting your colleagues, creating a great team environment.
- A kind nature with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn and continue to develop your skills as a support worker.
- A commitment to upholding the pinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of the role.
- Flexible to support other individuals within the Personalised Support Team and at Melrose Farm.
- Creative strengths and/or have connections to the wider community.

**Nga **hua o te mahi ki a Hōhepa | Benefits of working at Hōhepa**

At Hōhepa, as part of our team you will:

- Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters
- Enjoy a great person to-staff ratio, allowing for more personalised support
- Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment
- Receive ongoing support for your professional and career development
- Support to complete a NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level, 2, 3 or 4
- Long service leave
- Christchurch City Council Gym and Pool Membership discounts
- Untamed Organic Vegetable discount

**Applicants must have a NZ full driver’s licence and ability to work in New Zealand.**

**At Hōhepa the role of a Support Coordinator is what is often referred to in the wider healthcare sector as a Support Worker. We feel that the title Support Coordinator better reflects the nature of the role, which requires working in partnership with the people receiving support to ensure we are achieving our organisation mission of every life fully lived.

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