IHC Group Looking for Support Worker – one-on-one care – Lansdowne, Masterton (part time) at South Wairarapa, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

• Support Worker – one-on-one care – Lansdowne, Masterton location
• 50 hours per fortnight

About the role | Mō te tūnga

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our team in Masterton. This is stimulating and meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others. In this Support Worker position you will support someone with an intellectual disability who also needs high level and focused physical care.

The role is a part time one offering 50 hours work per fortnight and is based in the Lansdowne area of Masterton. The nature of the role means you do need to be someone who has had Support Worker or caregiving experience of some kind in the past.

You will be working one-on-one with an intellectually disabled client. Our client lives with autism, so any experience or knowledge you have around this condition will be welcomed. That said, training around the challenges of living with an autistic condition can be provided for the right person with the right personality and approach.

Hours Of Work

WEEK ONE:

Monday DAY OFF

Tuesday 2pm – 9pm (then sleepover from 9pm – 7am next day. Sleep time is paid).

Wednesday 7am – 2pm

Thursday 1pm – 2pm (1 hour)

Friday DAY OFF

Saturday 2pm – 9pm (then sleepover from 9pm to 7am next day. Sleep time is paid).

Sunday 7am – 2pm (so basically a 24 hour shift, including sleep over time, from 2pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday)

Week Two

Monday 7am – 2pm

Tuesday DAY OFF

Wednesday DAY OFF

Thursday 2pm – 9pm (then sleepover from 9pm to 7am next day. Sleep time is paid).

Friday 7am – 2pm

Saturday DAY OFF

Sunday DAY OFF

You do need to have a full drivers’ licence in order to be eligible to apply. This is because you will be out and about a lot (an IDEA Services vehicle is supplied).

You will also be responsible for overseeing physical exercise routines and study and educational programmes. NOTE: Our client has a well-established set routine around activities that are undertaken both at home and in the community, so you do need to be aware of this and be willing to accommodate it.

In addition, you will be offering general assistance around personal cares relating to showering and dressing.

As a personality, you must be comfortable with working on your own. You will need to have a calm, supportive and patient demeanour and be willing to build a positive style of engagement with our client.

This is obviously not a standard caregiver type role. You will be active and out-and-about a lot and will enjoy a busy but rewarding working day.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the quality of life enjoyed by a single individual. You will be helping them to achieve their day-to-day goals, participate in daily activities and generally gain personal confidence – things that so many of us often take for granted.

The role of a Support Worker involves providing assistance to individuals in developing their independence and acquiring skills for daily living. This includes tasks like helping them with public transportation, employment, finances, and meal preparation. Depending on the specific work environment, Support Workers may also assist with individual needs such as shopping, cleaning, showering, and medication administration.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Some experience in the caregiving or general health sector or similar area
• Be comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.
• Possession of a full NZ driver’s license.

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you?

• $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)

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)

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. 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.