Support Worker - Dunedin

Permanent, full time role - 65+ hours per fortnight.

Rostered shifts - flexibility for day, evening, sleepovers and weekend shifts needed.

Earn while you learn, gain nationally recognised qualifications!

Mo te tunga | About the roleAs 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.Your Role Involves Helping The People We Support Togrow their independence and learn skills for daily living such as using public transport, getting a job, cooking a mealmanage their daily routines - shower, get dressed, take medication or eat a mealpursue their goals, interests and hobbiesstay healthy and make positive choices about their lifestylehave strong connections with their whanau and communityNga pumanawatanga ou | What you will bringA 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.

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Bonus programme.FREE Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.Mo matou | About us (IDEA Services)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.Check out our website to learn more about us : Become a Support Worker (idea.org.nz)Me pehea te tuku tono | How to ApplySubmit 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

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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