Support Worker (Awake Night Shifts) - Christchurch

• Permanent role, 64 hours per fortnight
• Awake night shifts from 11.00pm - 7.00am
• $24.68 - $30.13 per hour, depending on relevant qualifications

About the role | Mō te tūnga

IDEA Services is committed to empowering people with intellectual disabilities to live fulfilling, meaningful lives both in the comfort of their own homes and as active, valued members of their communities.

As a Support Worker, you'll provide overnight support that promotes safety, wellbeing, dignity, and independence. Working awake night shifts, you'll manage risks, respond to individual support needs, follow care plans, and provide reassurance throughout the night. You'll play an important role in ensuring people feel safe, supported, and respected in their home environment.

This role follows a roster including 7 awake night shifts (11pm-7am), 1 afternoon shift (2pm-10pm), and 4 days off each fortnight.

What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

• A compassionate, people-first approach – you genuinely care about the wellbeing, dignity and individuality of the people you support.
• Relevant experience – previous experience in health, disability, community or support services, working with people with diverse needs.
• Behavioural support experience – experience supporting people with challenging behaviours is advantageous, with the ability to remain calm, patient and positive.
• Strong communication skills – confident communicating clearly and respectfully with the people you support, whānau and colleagues.
• Physical fitness – able to provide hands-on support and assist with physical tasks.
• A full NZ drivers licence.

What's in it for you? | Nōu te rourou

• $24.68 - $30.13 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 qualifications.
• Generous long service leave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service.
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme.
• FREE Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.

About us | Mō mātou

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.

Check out our website to learn more about us: Become a Support Worker (idea.org.nz)

How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

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 recruitment@ihc.org.nz.

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.