Summary: This role involves providing vocational support, facilitating learning, and personal growth for young adults with intellectual disabilities, fostering independence and self-confidence. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to gain NZQA Qualifications in Health & Wellbeing Certificate 2. Fun, vibrant place to work alongside a dedicated team 3. Satisfaction of helping people achieve their goals in life Casual position $23.50 - $29.10 Wellington City location In a great space in Central Wellington, our amazing staff team provides vocational support for young adults with intellectual disabilities. The people we support are young, vibrant, creative, and keen to find jobs, go flatting, hang out with friends and do all the things most young adults want from their lives. We pride ourselves on the strength our team has and we are looking for people with the same desire to work as a team to develop the learning and growth opportunities of the young men and women we support. We are looking for people with skills in woodwork, performing arts, networking to provide employment opportunities and facilitating learning and personal growth, with the ability to remain calm in all situations. You will also need to be willing to help out with other activities, supporting socialising, work or education, personal cares, as well as responsibility for reporting and administration. There will be some 1:1 work required. We are looking for someone who can work between 30-40 hours, but if you have the other skills and would like to work fewer hours, this is also a possibility- just give us a call to talk about it. **Skills Knowledge & Experience preferred:** - a creative, innovative and open minded attitude - interest and ability to share interests like exercise, music, arts, public speaking - the confidence to seek and maintain new opportunities - experience in planning and managing projects - ability to communicate effectively and supportively with your colleagues and the people you support and their families - the ability to network and draw on local resources and opportunities - empathy and willingness to support people with their emotional and practical needs, including personal cares, such as dressing and toileting if necessary. - a full New Zealand driver's licence - ability to use a computer effectively, including programs such as Word, Internet Explorer, and Outlook - commitment to achieve a Community Support Worker Health And Wellbeing Certificate Level Three - be able to drive a minibus with a manual transmission (or to quickly learn that) **In return you will receive:** - An opportunity to gain NZQA Qualifications in Health & Wellbeing Certificate Level 2, 3 and 4. - On the job training and coaching as well as workshops in topics relevant to the role - An opportunity to work towards leadership - A fun, vibrant place to work alongside a dedicated team - The satisfaction of being part of people achieving their goals in life - A sense of belonging and feeling valued. If you are a non-resident applying for this role you must meet the following INZ Level 3 skill requirements to be considered: - Have worked in the care workforce for 3 years or more, and been paid at least the care workforce wage rate during that time, or - A relevant qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) — this must be at least a level 4 qualification for a role at skill level 3, or a diploma for a role at skill level 2. So, if you're interested in working with a wonderful team, and helping young people to develop self-confidence and independence, and live their lives of choice then we want to hear from you today! **The Spectrum Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage and support applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals.**
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
