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Support Worker - Whangārei (Awake night shifts)

Support Worker - Whangārei (Awake night shifts)

IHC GroupWhangarei, Northland, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

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Overview

IDEA Services is committed to empowering people with intellectual disabilities to live fulfilling, meaningful lives—both in the comfort of their own homes and as active, valued members of their communities.

As a Support Worker, you'll be providing overnight support to individuals with complex needs, ensuring their safety and wellbeing while promoting dignity and independence. This includes managing risk, responding to individual care plans, and offering compassionate, person-centred support throughout the night. Your presence will provide reassurance and continuity of care, helping each person feel secure and respected.

Responsibilities

  • Provide overnight support to individuals with complex needs, ensuring safety and wellbeing while promoting dignity and independence.
  • Manage risk, respond to individual care plans, and offer compassionate, person-centred support throughout the night.
  • Provide reassurance and continuity of care, helping each person feel secure and respected.

What you will bring

  • Previous experience as a Support Worker is preferred, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with a positive attitude and compassion.
  • Flexibility to work rostered shifts.
  • A calm nature and confidence to work with challenging behaviours.
  • Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.
  • A full NZ driver's license
  • 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 qualifications.
  • 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.
  • 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.

    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.

    How to Apply

    The first step is to submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the application process you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV outlining your previous experience. We are unable to discuss your suitability for the role until we have received your application. If you have any questions about the application process or specific queries about the position, please use the contact details below to speak to recruitment.

    Job details

  • Seniority level : Entry level
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Other
  • Industries : Individual and Family Services
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    Support Worker • Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand