Support Worker Kaiawhina, West Auckland

**Description**:
**Support Worker Kaiawhina, West Auckland.**
- Full time or part time, lets see if we can make it work
- Why travel' work in the area you live.
- Comprehensive training and support, learn more, get paid more

M te tnga | About the role In this role you will be supporting our tngata (the people we support) lead busy, active lives which may include attending day services classes, formal functions, gym classes, swimming and visiting whanau. Depending on which whare you join, you could also be supporting where there is a priority focus on lifestyle and rehabilitation programmes.

You will be joining a fun, supportive and professional team who make a significant impact on the quality of life for our tngata. Be part of this and contribute to our tngata living their best life.

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.

**We work to a rotating 24/07 roster, typically the shifts are**:

- 7am
- 3pm
- 11pm-7am (sleep over includes an additional allowance);
- 1pm-9pm.

We have vacancies across a number of our whare in West Auckland. Ideally we are seeking applicants who can work between 32 and 80 hours a fortnight.

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 you may be tired of manual labour and looking for something more fu 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.

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

**Ng pkenga me ng 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

M mtou | 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 TRTs philosophy of accepting and valuing all cultural practices.

The culture at Te Roopu Taurima, is driven by our Mtou 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

Ng hua | Benefits of working at Te Roopu Taurima When you join us, you are part of a wider whnau that will support you along your journey.
- Significant investment in your learning and dev
- Critical illness and life i
- Free financial advice from a registered
- Retail in-store discounts and special
- Kohatu
- 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.