Support Worker – Counties, Auckland

Job posted: 22/07/2021

Job closes: 22/10/2021

Company/Organisation Name:

IDEA Services

Company/Organisation Website:

https://careers.ihc.org.nz/jobdetails/ajid/TKEQ7/Support-Worker-Counties,18044.html

About the Company/Organisation

IDEA Services supports adults of all ages 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 is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the IHC Group which is made up of our charitable programmes and three wholly-owned subsidiaries, committed to supporting people with intellectual disabilities to lead satisfying lives in the community and to providing housing and tenancy services to people in need.

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.

How to Apply

Interested? Apply online here: Support Worker – Counties – Careers at IHC

Job Description

$21.50 - $27.00 depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you get qualified. Assist people with intellectual disabilities to fully participate in their community and live fulfilling and productive lives.

Work for a meaningful cause and a long-standing not-for-profit organisation
Gain nationally recognised qualifications while you work
Great opportunity to develop your career in the health and disability sector

If you are looking for a job where you can build a long term career with the possibility of progression, where no two days are the same, you can go out to the community and are a key part of assisting others live their best lives, please read on.

About the role

The team in Hutt Valley are looking for energetic and motivated individuals to join and support a range of people with an intellectual disability. In this role you will be working with people at different stages of their lives starting from young adults, to achieve greater independence and be part of their community. We currently have full time roles available.

What's on offer?

Salary based on qualifications with a clear salary progression as you learn
Opportunities to build your long-term career in the disability sector
Ongoing support to achieve your National certificates in Health and Wellbeing
Generous long-service leave entitlements and Insurance benefit
“Refer a friend” Bonus programme
FREE Employee Assistance programme service anytime you might need counselling support

What you will be doing:

You will be teaching people we support the life skills they require to help them achieve greater independence
Building and maintaining strong relationships within the community
Supporting people with basic household duties, meal preparation, medication oversight and personal cares

Requirements:

Flexibility to work across a rotating fortnightly roster, including weekends and sleepovers
Have a Full NZ drivers’ licence or be able to gain it within 3 months
Pass a full New Zealand Police check
Legal entitlement to live and work in New Zealand for at least 10 months

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