Support Worker

3 months 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**

We’re looking for a Support Worker with a creative personality and a background in arts and crafts to help Annabelle flourish in the community. This role will be based at the Hōhepa main campus at LEAP (day service) and is a fixed-term position until 20th December 2024.

We value empathy, patience, and motivation, and are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills to aid Annabelle’s integration into the community. Your role will involve nurturing her artistic interests and love for Coldplay and Michael Bublé, while also encouraging her to engage in new activities and extending her skills such as baking, new sewing projects and going for walks in the community. This is a chance to play a pivotal role in preparing Annabelle for residential living and to make a lasting impact through your support of her independence and social skills.

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**:

- Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Total Hours per fortnight: 70

**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:

- 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.

**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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