IHC Group Looking for Support Worker (Awake nights) Miramar at Greater Kapiti Area Full Time

Support Worker (awake nights) – located in Miramar suburb of Wellington (part time)

• 56 hours per fortnight
• Awake night shifts – 11pm – 7am – total hours of work is 56 hours per fortnight
• $22.70 – $28.25 per hour depending on relevant qualifications

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a Support Worker you will be supporting people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives at home and as part of their community. You will be working as part of a team supporting clients with complex support needs. You will be providing the people we support with care throughout the night and supporting their individual needs.

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

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Prior experience in the health and disability sector is not necessary, but a strong desire to pursue a career as a Support Worker with a positive attitude is highly valued. Full training and orientation will be provided to individuals who demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

PLEASE NOTE: the specific hours that you will need to be able to work are as follows:

Week One – 11pm – 7am – Wednesday and Thursday

Week Two – 11am – 7am – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

You Will Need To Have

• Good, clear English speaking skills.
• A calm nature and the confidence to work with challenging behaviours.
• The ability to use computers and tablets daily.
• A level of physical fitness sufficient to be able to provide the necessary physical support and care to our clients.
• A full NZ driver’s license or the willingness to work towards obtaining one.

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you?

• A pay rate of between $22.70 – $28.25 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you work to gain health care sector qualifications.
• IDEA Services will support you towards completion of the Level 2, 3 and 4 certification 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 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. IDEA Services Ltd is an accredited Immigration AEWV employer.

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.