Support Worker - Hawkes Bay

About the role

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and take part in their communities. As a Support Worker in Hawkes Bay, you will help people with complex needs achieve their goals, manage risk and ensure their safety, and provide individual care throughout the night. The role is permanent and full time, including weekends and sleepovers, and alternate weekends are required.

Key responsibilities

• Help people recognise and respond to emotional overwhelm.
• Grow independence and teach daily living skills such as using public transport, getting a job and cooking a meal.
• Manage daily routines such as toileting, showering, dressing, taking medication and eating.
• Support people to pursue their goals, interests and hobbies, stay healthy and build strong connections with their whānau and community.

Required profile

• Previous relevant experience is preferred, but varied life experience and the right attitude are most important.
• Preferably previous experience in caregiving or personal care for adults.
• Calm nature and confidence working with challenging behaviours.
• Availability for flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepovers.
• Full New Zealand driver's licence.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand.

Required skills

• Comfortable and proficient with computers and tablets on a daily basis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.

What we offer

• Pay of $24.68 - $30.13 per hour depending on qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain them.
• Support from IDEA Services towards Level 2, 3 and 4 certificates in Health and Wellbeing.
• Generous long service leave and insurance benefits after 2 years' service.
• 'Refer a friend' bonus programme and a free Employee Assistance programme.

To apply, submit an online application through the careers site and provide an up-to-date CV as part of the selection process.