Support Worker - Gore
IHC New Zealand
What the role involves
- Supporting daily living
- Encouraging independence and choice
- Promoting community participation
What they ask for
Based locally in Gore; availability for morning, evening, sleepover and alternate weekend shifts; computer and tablet proficiency; physical fitness for hands-on support; full NZ driver's licence; legal right to work in New Zealand
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
- Full time role based in Gore
- 65+ hours per fortnight, working varied rostered shifts
- Earn while you learn, gain nationally recognised qualifications!
About the role | Mō te tūnga
As a Support Worker, you will empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling lives at home and within their community. Working as part of our Planned Leave Cover (PLC) team, you'll provide support across multiple homes with guaranteed hours and a varied roster to cover staff leave. Applicants must be based locally in Gore.
In This Role, You'll
- Support daily living, personal care and household tasks.
- Encourage independence, choice and community participation.
- Help people achieve their goals and enjoy meaningful activities.
- Build positive relationships and promote health and wellbeing.
What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu
If you have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for supporting people, we'd love to hear from you. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you build a rewarding career as a Support Worker.
- Availability to work shifts across mornings, evenings, sleepovers and alternate weekends.
- Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.
- Physical fitness to support people with daily living tasks, including personal care and other hands-on support.
- A Full NZ driver's license.
What's in it for you? | Nōu te rourou
Make a real difference by supporting people with intellectual disabilities and contributing to meaningful, life-changing work!
- Earn $24.68 - $30.13 per hour, with opportunities to increase your pay as you gain qualifications.
- Grow your career with fully supported training, including Level 2, 3 and 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificates.
- Take care of your wellbeing with free health, wellbeing and counselling support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access discounts on technology, retail and fitness products and services.
- Insurance benefits after two years of service, and generous long service leave.
- Earn rewards through our 'Refer-a-Friend' programme.
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.