Summary: Join Hawksbury Community Living Trust as a Support Worker, making a real difference by helping people with learning disabilities live fulfilling, independent lives in a home-like environment. Highlights: 1. Support people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives. 2. Rewarding role in disability support and community care. 3. Join a supportive, values-driven organisation. Location: Mosgiel Pay Rate: $26.35 – $31.54 per hour (depending on qualifications) Hours: Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week Availability: Must be available to work weekends and a variety of shifts Make a real difference every day as a Support Worker with Hawksbury Community Living Trust. We're looking for compassionate, reliable people to join our Permanent Relief Team (PRT) on a full-time hours in Christchurch. This is a highly varied role supporting people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives in a safe, warm, and home-like environment. If you're looking for a rewarding role in disability support, community care, or healthcare, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career. About the Role As a Support Worker (Permanent Relief Team) you'll work across a range of shifts including days, afternoons, evenings, awake night shifts, split shifts, and weekends. You will be: * Supporting daily routines including shopping, meal preparation, household tasks * Providing personal care respectfully and safely * Supporting community activities and outings * Encouraging independence, choice, and wellbeing * Follow support plans and maintain accurate records About You We're looking for someone who is flexible, empathetic, and dependable, with a genuine passion for supporting others. You'll ideally have: * NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 2 or higher), or experience as a Support Worker / Caregiver / Healthcare Assistant * Full New Zealand driver's licence (essential) * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Good computer skills * A respectful, person-centred approach to providing support to people with learning disabilities. * Must be available to work weekends and a variety of shifts What We Offer * Competitive pay: $26.35 – $31.45 per hour (based on qualifications) * + $2.00 per hour for awake night shifts (11:00pm – 7:00am) * Ongoing training & career development * Support to complete NZ Certificates in Health & Wellbeing (Levels 2 & 3) * Fully funded First Aid, Manual Handling, Falls Prevention & Dysphagia training * Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – counselling, financial & career support * Access to staff discounts with 40+ partner organisations Why Join Hawksbury? At Hawksbury Community Living Trust, we provide high-quality residential support for people with learning disabilities. We are committed to person-centred care, inclusion, and community connection. You'll be joining a supportive, values-driven organisation where your work truly matters. Apply Now If you're ready to build a meaningful career in disability support, aged care, or community services, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV – applications are reviewed as they are received.
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
