Support Worker - Community Hub - #347015

IHC New Zealand


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Hamilton, Waikato
Contract type: Full time

Support Worker (Community Hub)

  • Bring your enthusiasm and energy to work every day!
  • Matamata location - Permanent full time
  • Shift lengths will vary but you must have availability for rostered shifts. Availability to work every second weekend and some sleepovers is required
  • $23.84-$29.10 per hour depending on relevant qualifications

If you are an active and creative person and like to have fun with people, this would be an opportunity you don't want to miss!


Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a Support Worker you will be supporting people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives. This is meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others. A new community fundraised sensory room will be opened shortly and someone with prior experience in this kind of space would be highly valued.

You will be supporting people to access our community hub located in Matamata; this will involve organising and supervising a range of activities based on their interests. This is a fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You need to be comfortable leading a group of people for activities including arts and crafts, dance and music. Initiating new activities and motivating people to get involved will be a key part of this role.

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


Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Previous relevant experience is preferred, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with varied life experience and the right attitude. Previous work experience within education, occupational therapy or physiotherapy would be a great advantage. A warm, welcoming and energetic attitude will be essential!

You should also have:

  • The skills to build good relationships with the people we support and help them make good decisions for themselves
  • The ability to work independently and problem solve in complex situations
  • Excellent communications skills and the ability to share information in a way that can be easily understood
  • Comfortable and proficient in using technology
  • You will need to be physically fit to support in a variety of activities
  • Have a Full NZ driver's licence

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

  • Opportunities to build your long-term career in the disability sector
  • $23.84-$29.10 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications
  • IDEA Services will support you and pay costs towards completion of the Level 2 and Level 3 Certificate 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

Mō mātou | About us (IDEA Services)

IDEA Services supports adults 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.


Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the recruitment selection process, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV. If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected].

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. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.


Applicants can direct enquiries about position to:
Amy Fitzgerald
(07) 838 7697

Job Details

Reference # 31200
Posted on 12 Nov 2024
Closes on 09 Dec 2024 09:00
Location(s) Hamilton
Expertise Healthcare
Job level(s) 1-3 years experience, 3+ years experience
Work type(s) Permanent full-time

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