Support Worker - Dunedin

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a Support Worker you will be supporting people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives at home and as part of their community. This is meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others.

Your Role Involves Helping The People We Support To

• Grow their independence and learn skills for daily living such as using public transport, getting a job, cooking a meal
• Manage their daily routines - shower, get dressed, take medication or eat a meal
• Pursue their goals, interests and hobbies
• Stay healthy and make positive choices about their lifestyle
• Have strong connections with their whānau and community

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

We're looking for people with relevant health experience who are passionate about supporting others to live great lives. If you have a background in healthcare or a related field and are looking to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Full training and orientation will be provided.

You Will Need To Have

• The ability to work a range of shifts, including weekends and sleepovers
• Confidence using computers and tablets as part of your daily work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good physical fitness to provide any required physical support
• A Full NZ driver’s licence

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

• $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 towards completion of the Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing.
• 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 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. IDEA Services Ltd is an accredited Immigration AEWV employer.

Check out our website to learn more about us : Become a Support Worker (idea.org.nz)

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the recruitment selection process, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV. If you have any questions about the application process, please email

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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