Support Worker - Gabriel Service

Mo matou | About HohepaWorking at Hohepa is different from the average.

You become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers and contractors who all have a common goal – helping people to reach their full potential and lead enriched and 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, we seek to understand each person and situation as unique, not a one-size-fits-all philosophy.Mo te turanga | About the RoleGabriel Service is based in Somerfield and is looking for a new Support Worker.

In this role, you will be supporting four women (Briar, Nicole, Shelly, and Ali) in their 20s and 30s, each with unique interests.Briar has a passion for creativity, from making jewellery with beads to arts and crafts, or listening to music and dancing.Nicole is outgoing and loves outdoor activities, including cricket, biking, horse riding, and skiing.Shelly adores animals, especially her toy lion Simba, and enjoys watching The Lion King.

She is also a big fan of plane spotting, watching movies, and listening to live music.Ali loves collecting DVDs and watching movies.

She shares similar interests with her flatmates, such as dancing and arts and crafts, and especially enjoys colouring in.You will be energetic, empathetic and able to work alongside this person focusing on creating a life of rich and diverse experiences while being able to read situations, problem solve and apply boundaries or offer space.Daily tasks include supporting with daily routines while encouraging independence to develop skills and personal growth.

You will have the confidence to support personal cares, cooking, medication administration, and household tasks.

You will be passionate about supporting and extending people's ability to access and be part of their wider community.

If you are looking for a new challenge this could be the opportunity for you.This position's salary scale is set by pay equity and dependent on qualification level, pays between $23.50 and $29.10 per hour.Nga haora kua tohua | Rostered hoursWednesday to Friday 7am–9am, 4pm–9pmSaturday 9am–7pmTotal Hours per fortnight : 62Mo koe | About YouRoleYour aroha and approach is what really matters at Hohepa – previous experience is not a prerequisite because we provide on-the-job training.

You will either be an experienced Support Worker looking for a change or you are simply looking for a career where your enthusiasm and passion for helping others will make a real difference in people's lives.

To thrive in a Support Worker role at Hohepa you will be : Self-motivated, energetic and flexible with a high level of initiative.A team player - Work closely with and supporting your colleagues, creating a great team environment.A kind nature with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn and continue to develop your skills as a support worker.A commitment to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of the role.Nga hua o te mahi ki a Hohepa | Benefits of working at HohepaAt Hohepa, as part of our team you will : Have 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 discountApplicants 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 ability to work in New Zealand.Please note that the 90-day trial period will apply to any successful applicant who hasn't previously worked for Hohepa Canterbury.At Hohepa the role of a Support Coordinator is what is often referred to in the wider healthcare sector as a Support Worker.

We feel that the title Support Coordinator better reflects the nature of the role, which requires working in partnership with the people receiving support to ensure we are achieving our organisation mission of every life fully lived.

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