Support Worker - North Shore (Summer Casuals)

Support Worker - North Shore (Summer casuals)

Casual role based in North Shore, Auckland

No guaranteed hours of work, you will be offered shifts as needs arise.

Must have flexibilityacross days, evenings, sleepovers and weekends.

Make the most of your summer break!

This is a great opportunity to enhance your CV and gain meaningful experience with an established not-for-profit organisation.

You will have the chance to apply your learning and build skills that can be used for future opportunities.

Mo te tunga | About the role

As a Support Worker you will be supporting people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives at home and as part of their community.

This is meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others.

The role involves helping the people we support to :

attend different activities in the community and go on outings.

grow their independence and learn skills for daily living such as using public transport, getting a job, cooking a meal.

manage their daily routines - shower, get dressed, take medication or eat a meal.

pursue their goals, interests, and hobbies.

stay healthy and making positive choices about their lifestyle.

have strong connections with their 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.

Flexibility to work rostered shifts including days, evenings, sleepovers, and weekends.

Be prepared to work with people with challenging behaviours and / or physical disabilities or other health needs.

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 drivers licence

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

$23.84-$29.10per 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.

FREEEmployee 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.

IDEA Services Ltdis 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.

Me pehea te tuku tono | 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.

Applicants can direct enquiries about position to :

Taylor Spence - Recruitment Advisor

Reference # 36161

Posted on 01 Oct 2025

Closes on 22 Oct 2025 23 : 55

Location(s) North Shore

Expertise Caregiving and Disability Support, Healthcare

Job level(s) Entry (no qualifications / experience), Graduate (have qualifications only), 1-3 years experience, 3+ years experience

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