Support Worker- Palmerston North

2 weeks ago

Palmerston North, New Zealand Healthcare of New Zealand Full time

At NZCommunity Living, we are** **dedicated to supporting disabled people in New Zealand. Our Disability Support Services reflect our belief that all people deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.

You will be part of a team who will provide a safe environment where people can develop confidence and new skills, build friendships with peers and interact with others in the community. Our teams are our greatest asset, and we are committed to employing and training the best people. NZCommunity are looking for energetic and motivated people to support people in their own home.

We are recruiting for casual Support workers for our Palmerston North Residential Services.

**What does a Support Worker do?**

This is a busy and diverse role, supporting people with various aspects of daily life and to do the things they want to do such as going swimming, personal cares, support with meals, household management tasks and teaching life skills, the list is endless Support Workers are part of a team who work shifts or specific rosters providing 24/7 support with the potential of additional sleepover payments included in some rosters.

**What's in it for you?**
- Earn competitive pay rates between $22.70 up to $28.25 per hour
- Variety of shifts
- Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing
- Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
- 'Refer a friend' Bonus

**We are looking for people who**
- Can connect and build a positive relationship with people through provision of consistent support
- Are energetic and passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals, hopes and dreams
- Have an ability to look beyond presenting barriers and provide experiences that will empower people to live the best life they can
- A desire to support people to learn new skills and achieve outcomes
- Flexibility to work overnight shifts across a roster, including weekends

**Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness is important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests.**
- Mēnā he tangata ngākaunui ana koe ki te tautoko i ngā momo tāngata, tēnā pea, kei konei he tūranga mōu. Tukua mai tō tono ki NZCommunity Living._

Please bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.

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