IHC Group Looking for Support Worker – Tawa (full time – 79 hours per fortnight) at Kapiti Coast, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

Shift Hours Are As Follows

Week 1

Monday 9am – 5pm

Tuesday 9am – 5pm

Wednesday OFF

Thursday 9am – 7pm

Friday 9am – 7pm

Saturday 4pm start. Sleepover at the accommodation. 3pm finish on Sunday

Sunday as above – finish at 3pm.

Week 2

Monday OFF

Tuesday 9am – 7pm

Wednesday OFF

Thursday 9am – 7pm

Friday OFF

Saturday 3pm start. Sleepover at accommodation. Finish Sunday at 9am.

Sunday OFF from 9am onwards

• PLEASE NOTE: sleepovers are paid at a rate of $22.70 per hour.

Do these hours work for you? If so, we want to hear from YOU if you have experience in – or a strong interest in training in – the caregiving field.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

If you are looking for varied work where no two days are the same and want to make a difference to people’s lives in our community, please read on.

This is a rewarding role where personal development and quality of life is dependent on you, so the ability to build a good rapport and a compassionate nature is a must-have. In return, you will be given stimulating and meaningful work where you will be supported by a team of committed and supportive Support Workers and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others. To find out more about being a Support Worker with IDEA Services, please visit our ‘Join our Support Crew’ page.

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you?

• Ongoing support to achieve your national certificates in Health and Wellbeing
• ‘Refer a friend’ Bonus programme
• Opportunities to build your long-term career in the disability sector
• FREE Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
• $22.70-$28.25 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring?

• Experience in – or a strong interest in – the health care, disability or aged care sectors
• A ‘can-do’ attitude
• Resilience and perseverance
• A full NZ drivers licence is a ‘must have’

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.

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, and cover letter outlining your previous experience and motivation to apply for this role. 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.