IHC Group Looking for Support Worker – Morrinsville – (Full Time) at Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Full Time

• Full time position, 61 hours with one sleepover per fortnight
• Flexibility for rostered shifts required – includes day, evening, sleepover and weekend shifts

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are looking for someone to join our Morrinsville team as a full time Support Worker. This is stimulating and meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others.

• As a Support Worker you will be supporting people to grow their independence and learn skills for daily living (e.g. using public transport, manage money, cook a meal)
• Depending on where you are working, be able to work on individual needs, supporting people with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, personal care and administering medication
• Helping people with their interests and hobbies (e.g. going to the park or beach, participating in sport, doing art and crafts).
• Supporting them to plan and achieve their goals and make decisions and choices
• Making sure they can be part of a family and have relationships
• Helping them stay healthy and make positive choices about their lifestyle

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

Ideally, you will have some experience in the health and disability sector. If not, we would still love to hear from you if this is a career you want to pursue and you have the right ‘can-do’ attitude. Full training and orientation will be provided.

Requirements

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and sleepover shifts
• Resilience and perseverance
• A calm nature and confidence to work with challenging behaviours
• Willingness to learn new skills and gain qualifications as you work
• Comfortable using computers and tablets daily
• Good written and verbal communication
• Have a Full NZ drivers’ licence or be willing to work towards obtaining this within 6 months
• Pass a full New Zealand Police check
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you?

Opportunities to build your long-term career in the disability sector

• $22.70 – $28.25 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications
• IDEA Services will support you towards completion of the Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates 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.

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 outlining your previous work experience. 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.