Intensive Services Support Worker | Young Adults

Intensive Services Support Worker - Young Adults
HealthCare of New Zealand–New Plymouth, North Island
Part time
About 11 hours ago, from seek.co.nz
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At NZCL, we are dedicated to support people with disabilities 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. NZCL are looking for energetic and motivated people to support our clients in residential service in New Plymouth.

We are looking for permanent, full-time Support Workers to help the Rangatahi in our Intensive support services in New Plymouth.

What does a Support Worker do? - He aha te mahi a te Kaimahi Tautoko

Our Support Workers assist Rangatahi and Tamariki who access our services to live as independently as possible, in their community. Support Workers are part of a team who work shifts or specific rosters providing 24/7 cover with responsibilities including aiding with personal care, community outings, integration, and other aspects of daily living - enabling people we support to be as independent as possible

What do you get? - He aha te whiwhi:

Earn competitive pay rates between $23.38 up to $2+.10 per hour
Variety of shifts
Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health and Wellbeing
Employee Assistance Program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
'Refer a friend' bonus
Bespoke training that is tailored to the needs of the rangatahi/ young person
Clinical Supervision to support best practice

Who are we looking for? - Ko wai ta tatou e rapu ana:

A desire to support our Rangatahi and Tamaraki to learn new skills and achieve outcomes
Prior experience supporting others with aspects of daily living, preferably those living with intellectual or physical disabilities
Ideally experience working with children or youth
Full driver's licence and confidence to safely transport passengers in our disability vans (training provided)
Somebody who has the initiative to push people for their goals, is energetic, outgoing, and can think outside the box. You need to be respectful of others thinking, and their way of living life that may be different to your own
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.

If you are passionate about supporting people, then maybe there is a role for you here. Send your request to NZCL.

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 NZCL.

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

To read a copy of our job description and apply - visit our website by pressing the apply now button.