Support Worker - Lamb And Marker (Wakeover)

OverviewSupport Worker - Lamb and Marker (Wakeover) role at Hohepa Canterbury.matou | About Hohepa — Working at Hohepa is different from the average.

You become part of a community of people, staff, volunteers, and contractors who share a goal : helping people reach their full potential and lead enriched, meaningful lives in a holistic, supportive environment.

We are a community leader providing services and support for people living with an intellectual disability to live their best lives and find a valued place in our society, inspired by Dr Rudolf Steiner's principles of anthroposophy.

About the RoleLamb and Marker Service is a single-staffed service located at Hohepa's main campus in Somerfield and provides dedicated care and support for five individuals with high support needs and dementia, including one person who is deaf.

Four of the individuals require day-to-day support, while one requires partial support.We are currently seeking compassionate and experienced Support Worker to join our team in a wake-over support capacity.

This is a single-staffed service, and prior caregiving or equivalent experience is essential.Wake-over shifts require staff to remain awake and actively engaged throughout the night, ensuring the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of the people we support.

You'll work independently during your shift, but strong communication skills are vital for providing a thorough verbal handover to the morning staff and for maintaining clear, comprehensive notes.

Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting with personal care and morning routinesOffering emotional support and companionshipMonitoring wellbeing and reporting any concernsPerforming light household duties such as cleaning and meal preparationAssisting with medication managementProviding hourly turns

About YouYou'll be energetic, team-focused, empathetic, and confident in working alongside people with diverse needs.

You'll have a strong ability to read situations, apply boundaries, problem-solve, and offer space when needed.

Confidence in personal care, cooking, medication administration, and household tasks is essential.Experience or willingness to learn alternative communication methods (e.g., NZSL or visual cues) to support a person who is deaf is highly valued.

Most importantly, you'll be passionate about supporting people to live rich, meaningful lives and helping them stay connected to their wider community.

Compensation and HoursThe role's salary scale is set by pay equity and depends on qualification level, ranging between $23.50 and $29.10 per hour.Rostered hoursTuesday and Wednesday 11pm to 7am

Benefits of working at HohepaHave certainty of hours through fixed rostersEnjoy a great person-to-staff ratio, allowing for more personalised supportWork in a fun, friendly and supportive team environmentReceive ongoing support for your professional and career developmentSupport to complete a NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level 2, 3 or 4Long service leaveChristchurch City Council Gym and Pool Membership discountsUntamed Organic Vegetable discount

How to applyApplicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now.

Applicants must have a NZ full driver's licence and the ability to work in New Zealand.

The 90-day trial period applies to any successful applicant who hasn't previously worked for Hohepa Canterbury.

Note on role titleAt Hohepa, the role commonly referred to as a Support Worker is titled Support Coordinator; this reflects the partnership with the people receiving support to help achieve our mission of every life fully lived.

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