Support Worker Ridsas

**Support Worker RIDSAS - Kaiawhina, Pukekohe.**
- $500 at 90 days (3 months) of employment
- $1000 at 270 days (9 months) of employment
- Full time & part time positions available.

**Mō te tūnga | About the role**

In this role you will be supporting our tāngata (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 tāngata. Be part of this and contribute to our tāngata living their best life. The role does include supporting tāngata with their everyday tasks such as showering/bathing.

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

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

We have vacancies in two of our whare based in Pukekohe.

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.

Our retention payment scheme is a testament to our commitment to your professional journey. As you contribute to our team and culture, we are thrilled to reward your loyalty with more than just your fortnightly pay.

**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 one; you may be tired of manual labour and looking for something more fulfilling; 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.

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience**

Your skills will include:

- Working with diversity
- Ability to engage and influence.
- Great communications skills
- The ability to set goals and work towards them.
- Basic level of computer skills
- Good level of literacy and numeracy
- Qualifications in Health & Wellbeing/Mental Health (advantage)
- Good level of physical fitness
- Full NZ driver licence

**Mō mātou | 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 TRT’s philosophy of accepting and valuing all cultural practices.

**The culture at Te Roopu Taurima, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Values)**:

- Whānaungatanga - Engagement/Networking
- Tika - Correct/Quality
- Whakapono - Trust
- Aroha - Kindness
- Kia Mārama - Transparency

**Ngā** **hua | Benefits of working at Te Roopu Taurima**

When you join us, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey.
- Life and critical illness/trauma insurance
- Habit Health - a comprehensive health programme for employees
- Learning and development - a comprehensive curriculum of industry compliance training and personal/professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme - a confidential and independent service with access to 24/7 help from counsellors, psychologists, therapists and coaches.
- No parking worries.

**Please note**:

- If progressed, applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening.
- If progressed, applicants will need to complete and return a clear Police vetting check.
- You must be residing in and legally entitled to work in New Zealand for at least 24 months.