Summary: Join NZCL as a Support Worker, assisting people with disabilities in their daily lives, fostering independence, and building confidence in a safe and supportive team environment. Highlights: 1. Support individuals with daily life, personal care, and life skills development 2. Be part of a team dedicated to helping people live fully and achieve ambitions 3. Help create a safe environment for skill development and community interaction At NZCL, we are dedicated to supporting people with disabilities in New Zealand. Our disability support services reflect our belief that all people deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions. You will be part of a team that provides a safe environment where people can develop confidence and new skills, build friendships with peers, and interact with others in the community. Our teams are our greatest asset and we are committed to employing and training the best people. NZCL is looking for energetic and motivated people to support others in their own homes. We are looking for casual Support Workers to help the people we support in our Te Awamutu residential services. What does a Support Worker do? - He aha te mahi a te Kaimahi Tautoko? This is a busy and diverse role, supporting people with various aspects of daily life and helping them do the things they want to do such as swimming, personal cares, support with meals, household management tasks, and teaching life skills. The list is endless! Support Workers are part of a team who work shifts or specific rosters providing 24/7 support, with the potential of additional sleepover payments included in some rosters. Why us? - He aha ai matou? We are committed to our employees and are proud to employ and train the best people in all areas of our organisation. * Earn competitive pay rates between $23.97 and $29.68 per hour * PB Tech discount when shopping online * Discounted 2degrees phone and broadband plans * Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance * Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health and Wellbeing * Employee assistance programme available anytime you need health and wellbeing support Who are we looking for? - Ko wai ta tatou e rapu ana? * People who are passionate about helping others, kind, and understanding * Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, including experience with disabilities and challenging behaviours * A full driver's licence is essential * Somebody with the initiative to push people towards their goals, energetic, outgoing, and able to think outside the box * Respectful of others' thinking and their way of living life, even if different from your own * Flexibility to work overnight shifts across a roster, including weekends Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness are important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests. If you are passionate about supporting people, then maybe there is a role for you here. Send your application to NZCL. Mena he tangata ngakaunui ana koe ki te tautoko i nga momo tangata, tena pea, kei konei he turanga mou. Tukua mai to tono ki NZCL. Please bear in mind all applicants must be NZ residents/citizens or hold a valid NZ work permit. To read a copy of our job description and apply, visit our website by pressing the 'apply now' button.
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
