Support Worker - Part-Time (Dunedin)

About the role

IDEA Services, New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities, is hiring Support Workers in Dunedin. This is a permanent part-time role suited to students or people with other commitments, with varied rosters including morning, evening, weekend and sleepover shifts. Pay is $24.68 to $30.13 per hour depending on qualifications.

Key responsibilities

• Support people with daily routines, independence, health and wellbeing, interests and goals
• Help people stay connected with their whānau and community
• Provide practical, hands-on support when needed

Required profile

• No previous Support Worker experience needed; the right attitude and strong people skills are enough
• Caring, patient and kind, treating others with respect and dignity
• Reliable, responsible and able to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills and ability to adapt to different people and situations
• Full New Zealand driver's licence
• Able to work at least one weekend each fortnight
• Legal right to work in New Zealand

What we offer

• Fully funded qualifications, with support to complete Level 2-4 Health and Wellbeing certificates
• Ongoing training, learning and development
• Annual flu vaccinations and free EAP support
• Employee discounts across fitness, technology and more
• Insurance cover after two years' service and generous long service leave
• Referral bonus for connecting people with meaningful work

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