Support Worker - Nelson

About the role

NZCL, part of New Zealand Health Group, supports people with disabilities in New Zealand through its Disability Support Services. It is looking for permanent full-time Support Workers to help people in their own homes within the Nelson Residential Services. The role is busy and diverse, working shifts or specific rosters to give 24/7 support, with the possibility of additional sleepover payments in some rosters.

Key responsibilities

• Support people with various aspects of daily life so they can do the things they want to do, such as going swimming.
• Provide personal care and support with meals.
• Help with household management tasks and teach life skills.
• Work in a team providing 24/7 support, on shifts or rosters.

Required profile

• Passionate about helping others, kind and understanding.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, including experience with disabilities and challenging behaviours.
• Full driver's licence is essential.
• Initiative, energetic and outgoing, able to think outside the box and respect others' ways of living.
• Flexibility to work overnight shifts across a roster, including weekends.
• Empathy, respect and cultural awareness, as supported people come from diverse backgrounds.
• NZ resident or citizen, or hold a valid NZ work permit.

What we offer

• Pay of $23.97 to $29.68 per hour.
• A variety of shifts and free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing.
• Employee assistance programme for health and wellbeing support.
• 'Refer a friend' bonus.