Support Worker (Community Hub) - Nelson

• Based at the Natalie Street Community Hub
• Permanent role, 61 hours per fortnight
• Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm + fortnightly staff meeting (until 4pm)

About the role | Mō te tūnga

As a Support Worker at our Natalie Street Community Hub, you'll help create fun and meaningful days for people with intellectual disabilities. You’ll lead and support kapa haka practice, music classes and activities, creating a welcoming space where everyone can get involved. You’ll help people build confidence, develop new skills, make connections and express themselves.

If you’re creative, energetic and passionate we’d love to hear from you!

What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

• Creativity and a willingness to bring energy and new ideas to activities and experiences
• Ability to empower people to learn, grow and achieve their goals
• A warm, inclusive approach that helps people feel valued and connected
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence using computers and tablets
• Full NZ drivers licence

What's in it for you? | Nōu te rourou

• Earn $24.68 - $30.13 per hour, with opportunities to increase your pay as you gain qualifications.
• Grow your career with fully supported training, including Level 2, 3 and 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificates.
• Take care of your wellbeing with free health, wellbeing and counselling support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access discounts on technology, retail and fitness products and services.
• Insurance benefits after two years of service, and generous long service leave.
• Earn rewards through our 'Refer-a-Friend' programme.

About us | Mō mātou

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.

Check out our website to learn more about us: Become a Support Worker (idea.org.nz)

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

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_hidden***.

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.