Emerge Aotearoa Looking for Community Support Worker – Parental Leave Cover at Rolleston, Canterbury Full Time

He kōrero mō mātou – About us

Emerge Aotearoa is a social services organisation providing a range of services to whānau, including health and disability, youth and emergency housing. Our kaimahi all have a common goal – helping people realise their potential with the aim of supporting people to live their best life as independently as possible.

Based in Rolleston, you’ll support one client in a bespoke residential service. You’ll be part of a supportive team with a manager who cares and wants to see you thrive in your role.

He kōrero mō te tūranga – The role

This role involves supporting a client with autism with daily activities such as taking them on activities in the community such as beach walks, drives etc. You’ll follow daily routines, a planner and complete notes.

You’ll help with preparing meals, housekeeping and infection prevention control.

This is a fixed-term position working on a rotating roster. You’ll shifts will predominately be 7am – 3pm and 2:30pm – 11pm, with a sleepover shift ever six weeks.

He kōrero mōu – About you

The work you will undertake in this role can sometimes be challenging and resilience is a must have quality for this role. You’ll need to have the ability to remain calm, practical and rational when in complex situations or incidents.

This role will be structured in nature and the ability to work within a set routine is important. In return you’ll be able make a difference and help our tangata whaiora to realise their potential.

You will need to be comfortable working in a hospital environment, preferably have experience working with clients with autism and an awareness of sensory issues.

Communication skills are vital in this role and a level of fitness is required to encourage and participate in activities outside of the facilities.

Ko tā mātou mahi – We offer

In addition to driving change within your community, you’ll be doing so in a national organisation with opportunities for you to grow and develop. You’ll join a group of people that live by our values – which means you can take pride in not just what we achieve, but how we achieve it.

Importantly, we advocate for your wellbeing! With three days of wellbeing leave on offer, you can proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

And finally, you’ll want to work here because we are committed to diversity and inclusion. So, you don’t have to worry about putting on a fake work persona. Come as you are, and just be you!

Me pēhea te tono mai – How to apply

Click the apply button now and upload your CV and cover letter telling us about yourself! This role will be advertised until filled so apply today.

While we are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, we are unable to consider applications from anyone who does not currently have the right to legally work in Aotearoa.