Support Worker

• The West Auckland area includes - Mount Eden, New Lynn, Henderson, Massey
• Full time positions, 65 hours per fortnight (plus sleepover shifts)
• Must have flexible availability to work a variety of rostered shifts; mornings, evenings, overnight sleepovers, and regular weekend shifts.
• $24.68 - $30.13 per hour depending on relevant qualifications

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you will empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling lives at home and within their community. This role is deeply meaningful, allowing you to be creative and make each day engaging and significant for those you support. Your responsibilities include:

• Building independence: Help people grow their daily living skills, from catching public transport to cooking their own meals.
• Supporting daily life: Assist with personal care routines such as showering, getting dressed, and taking medication.
• Pursuing goals and interests: Encourage and support people to engage in their interests, hobbies, and personal goals.
• Staying healthy and well: Support healthy choices and overall wellbeing in a way that works for each person.
• Supporting complex behaviours: Provide calm, consistent support with behaviour management, ensuring dignity, safety, and respect.
• Creating connections: Support and strengthen relationships with whānau, colleagues, and the wider community.

Check out our website to learn more: Become a Support Worker

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Experience in the health and disability sector is preferred; however, we also welcome applicants with a genuine desire to build a career as a Support Worker and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Availability to work rostered shifts, including mornings, evenings, overnight sleepovers, and regular weekend shifts.
• Confidence and willingness to support individuals with complex or challenging behaviours, using positive and respectful approaches (training provided).
• Comfortable using computers and tablets for daily tasks such as recording notes and communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including providing hands-on support when needed.
• Hold a full New Zealand driver’s licence.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

• $24.68 - $30.13 per hour, depending on relevant qualifications, with opportunities to earn more as you gain further qualifications.
• IDEA Services will support you to complete Level 2, 3, and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing.
• Generous long service leave entitlements, plus insurance benefits after two years’ service.
• ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus programme.
• FREE Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential health and wellbeing support whenever you need it.

Mō mātou | About us

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.

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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

The first step is to submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the application process you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV outlining your previous experience. We are unable to discuss your suitability for the role until we have received your application. If you have any questions about the application process or specific queries about the position, please use the contact details below to speak to recruitment.