Support Worker

2 days ago

North Shore, New Zealand IHC New Zealand Full time

Part time opportunities from 20-45 hours per fortnight
- Flexibility to work a range of rostered shifts: days, evenings and overnight sleepover shifts
- Availability for regular weekend shifts is required
- $23.84-$29.10 per hour depending on relevant qualifications

**Mō te tūnga | About the role**

As a Support Worker, you will empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling lives at home and within their community. This role is deeply meaningful, allowing you to be creative and make each day engaging and significant for those you support. Your responsibilities include:

- ** Fostering independence**: Assist individuals in developing daily living skills such as using public transport and preparing meals.
- ** Managing daily routines**: Support with personal care tasks like showering, dressing and taking medication.
- ** Pursuing goals and interests**: Encourage and help individuals to follow their passions and hobbies.
- ** Promoting health and well-being**: Guide individuals in making healthy lifestyle choices and maintaining their overall well-being.
- ** Building strong connections**: Strengthen their relationships with whānau and community.

Check out our website to learn more: Become a Support Worker

**Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring**
- Previous experience within the health and disability sector is preferred, but a strong desire to pursue a career as a Support Worker with a positive attitude is also highly valued.
- Flexibility to work rostered shifts including days, evenings, sleepovers, and weekends.
- A calm nature and confidence to work with challenging behaviours.
- Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.
- A Full NZ driver's license

**Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?**
- $23.84-$29.10 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications.
- IDEA Services will support you towards completion of the Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing qualifications.
- Generous long service leave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service.
- 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme.
- FREE Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.

**Mō mātou | About us**

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities. We are New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are founded on IHC's utter commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community. IDEA Services Ltd is an accredited Immigration AEWV employer.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply**

Applicants can direct enquiries about position to:
**Taylor Spence - Recruitment Advisor**

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 36302
- Posted on
- 15 Oct 2025
- Closes on
- 03 Nov 2025 23:55
- Location(s)
- North Shore
- Expertise
- Caregiving and Disability Support, Healthcare
- Job level(s)
- Entry (no qualifications/experience), Graduate (have qualifications only), 1-3 years experience, 3+ years experience
- Work type(s)
- Permanent part-time

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