Support Worker - Blenheim

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 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.

Your role involves helping the people we support to :

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 make positive choices about their lifestyle

have strong connections with their whanau and community

Must hold a relevant health qualification, and experience working with people with intellectual disabilities is preferred.

Availability to work flexible rostered 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 licence.

Nou te rourou | 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.

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.

Submit 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

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.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Applicants can direct enquiries about position to :

Nicole Cashman

Reference # 35842

Posted on 08 Sep 2025

Closes on 09 Oct : 55

Location(s) Nelson / Marlborough

Expertise Caregiving and Disability Support, Healthcare

Job level(s) 1-3 years experience, 3+ years experience

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