Whānau Support Worker- Masterton

6 days ago


Masterton, New Zealand Healthcare of New Zealand Full time

At NZCommunity Living, we are** **dedicated to support 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.

We are looking for part time Support Workers in Masterton for our Whānau Support Services, who would be confident in providing individual support to young Tamariki\ Rangatahi 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.

Hours and activities are specific to each young person include Support after school with homework and recreation, assisting and sometimes transporting, young person to and from after school sport or community activities for socialization.

For tamariki
angatahi support with: Building confidence and connections to join local groups and start looking for work, assisting or taking young person independently to and from local shops and sometimes cafes.

**What's in it for you?**
- Earn competitive pay rates between $22.70 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, work phone
- 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.



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