Serious Injury Support Worker - South Wairarapa

Serious Injury Support Worker - South Wairarapa

Build positive relationships with clients and contribute to a collaborative and supportive care environment to ensure our tāngatas needs are met

Ko wai mātou? | Who are we?

Access Community Health l Uru Ātea stands as a leading provider of home-based healthcare and disability support in New Zealand. We are a 4,000 person‑strong team in an organisation which has been at the forefront of community health since the 1920s. Our nurses and Kaiāwhina | Support Workers provide services to more than 40,000 people. And we listen to each one of them, because we genuinely care. “A better day, every day.”

He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga | About the role

This is a unique serious injury client situation, where you will be part of a dedicated team supporting a young man living in South Wairarapa. You will work in the home, at school, and in the community, supporting with care needs and daily living activities.

Shifts available :

• Morning / day shift : 7 : 00 am – 4 : 00 pm (includes supporting the client at school)
• Wakeover night shift : 8 : 30 pm – 7 : 00 am

This role requires a younger‑minded approach, as the client would like someone closer in age who can better connect socially. You will also need to be comfortable working around dogs on a farm property. A full driver’s licence is essential, as you will be required to drive the mobility van.

Whakangungu l Training

Paid training! Our Kaiāwhina Skills Framework training takes place during your first two – four weeks of employment and is a mixture of practical training, online self‑directed learning, and working with a buddy trainer.

Mōhou Ake | About You

He aha ai mātou? | Why Us?

Access Community Health l Uru Ātea has a mission to create a better day, every day for thousands of people throughout Aotearoa to live independently in their own homes and communities. Access l Uru Ātea is more than just our name, Uru Ātea means “to enter space” and is our promise to deliver services in our client’s space, wherever that may be.

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