• Full time positions, 65+ hours per fortnight
• Flexibility for rostered shifts required - includes day, evening, sleepover and weekend shifts

IDEA Services supports people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives as part of their communities. If you are looking for a job where you can build a long-term career and where no two days are the same, this is the job for you!

About the role | Mō te tūnga

We are looking for people to join our Gisborne team as full-time Support Workers. This is stimulating and meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others.

• As a Support Worker you will be supporting people to grow their independence and learn skills for daily living (e.g. using public transport, manage money, cook a meal)
• Depending on where you are working, be able to work on individual needs, supporting people with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, personal care and administering medication
• Helping people with their interests and hobbies (e.g. going to the park or beach, participating in sport, doing art and crafts).
• Supporting them to plan and achieve their goals and make decisions and choices
• Making sure they can be part of a family and have relationships
• Helping them stay healthy and make positive choices about their lifestyle

To find out more about being a Support Worker with IDEA Services, please visit our 'Join our Support Crew' page.

 What's in it for you? | Nōu te rourou

• Opportunities to build your long-term career in the disability sector
• $22.70 - $28.25 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

What will you bring? | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

Ideally, you will have some experience in the health and disability sector. If not, we would still love to hear from you if this is a career you want to pursue and you have the right 'can-do' attitude. Full training and orientation will be provided.

Requirements:

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and sleepover shifts
• Resilience and perseverance
• A calm nature and confidence to work with challenging behaviours
• Willingness to learn new skills and gain qualifications as you work
• Comfortable using computers and tablets daily
• Good written and verbal communication
• Have a Full NZ drivers' licence or be willing to work towards obtaining this
• Pass a full New Zealand Police check
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand

IDEA Services Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the IHC Group which is made up of our charitable programmes and three wholly-owned subsidiaries, including the provision of housing and tenancy services. Our services are founded on IHC's absolute commitment to the people we support and their families/whanau to have a good life. IDEA Services Ltd is an accredited Immigration AEWV employer.

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.