Whānau Support

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Healthcare of New Zealand Full time

**NZCommunity Living**

NZCare and Geneva Community Living have come together to form NZCommunity Living, an organisation dedicated to supporting disabled people in New Zealand. Our Whanau 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 looking for full or part time support worker in Ashburton, who would be confident in providing individual support to young men either in the family home or with their interests out in the community.

**What does a Support Worker do?**

You will support people in their home and community to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives to achieve their personal dreams and goals by doing the things they want to do such as going swimming, attending sporting events, arts and crafts, movies or shopping - the list is endless

**What's in it for you?**
- Earn competitive pay rates between $22.49 up to $28.25 per hour.
- Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing.
- Job security with Employee benefits, sick/annual leave and more.
- Travel Allowance
- Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
- 'Refer a friend' Bonus

**We're looking for people with the following skills**:

- Experience working with young people is advantageous
- Availability to work after school hours and weekends
- 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

**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 and vaccinated.

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