Support Worker - Christchurch / North Canterbury

Support Worker - Christchurch / North Canterbury

Opportunities available across Christchurch and Rangiora!

Full time, 65+ hours per fortnight - including AM, PM, sleepover and weekend shifts

Mo te tunga | About the role

As a Support Worker, you will empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling lives at home and within their community.

This role is deeply meaningful, allowing you to be creative and make each day engaging and significant for those you support.

Your responsibilities include :

Fostering independence : Assist individuals in developing daily living skills such as using public transport and preparing meals.

Managing daily routines : Support with personal care tasks like showering, dressing and taking medication.

Pursuing goals and interests : Encourage and help individuals to follow their passions and hobbies.

Promoting health and well-being : Guide individuals in making healthy lifestyle choices and maintaining their overall well-being.

Building strong connections : Strengthen their relationships with whanau and community.

No prior experience in the health and disability sector is necessary, but a strong desire to pursue a career as a Support Worker with a positive attitude is highly valued.

Full training and orientation will be provided to individuals who demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepover shifts.

Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.

Possession of a Full NZ driver's license.

Nou te rourou | What's in it for you?

• 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.

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.

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

Me pehea 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 (emailprotected).

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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