Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Rotorua, New Zealand IHC New Zealand Full time

Rotorua
- Supported Living
- Permanent part time - 58 hours a fortnight
- $23.84-$29.10 per hour depending on relevant qualifications,

**Mō te tūnga | About the role**

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Supported Living team. You will be supporting people with intellectual disabilities living in their own homes to achieve their goals and aspirations. This is meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others. This can include helping them to:

- Manage and learn daily living skills, such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting
- Keep in touch with family and friends as well as make new connections
- Join community activities (e.g. sports and art)
- Look for a job and navigate employment
- Manage social issues and access relevant community services
- Make good decisions and live a healthy lifestyle

To find out more about being a Support Worker with IDEA Services, please visit our 'Join our Support Crew' page.

**Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring**

Previous relevant experience is preferred, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with varied life experience and an open-minded attitude. You should also have:

- The skills to build good relationships with the people we support and help them make good decisions for themselves
- The ability to work independently and problem solve in complex situations
- Excellent communications skills and the ability to share information in a way that can be easily understood
- Comfortable and proficient in using technology
- You will need to be physically fit to support in a variety of activities
- Have a Full NZ driver's licence

**Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?**
- Opportunities to build your long-term career in the disability sector
- $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 and pay costs towards completion of the Level 2 and Level 3 Certificate 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)**

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.

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

Applicants can direct enquiries about position to:
**Amy Fitzgerald**
**(07) 838 7697**

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
31480- Posted on
27 Nov 2024- Closes on
23 Dec 2024 09:00- Location(s)
Rotorua / Taupo / Bay of Plenty- Expertise
Healthcare- Job level(s)
Entry (no qualifications/experience), 1-3 years experience, 3+ years experience- Work type(s)
Permanent part-time

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