Support Worker - Cambridge (Fixed Term)

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 Cambridge, you will help people with complex needs achieve their goals while managing risk and ensuring their safety. The position is full-time, 9am to 6pm, fixed term until August 2027, and alternate weekends are required.

Key responsibilities

• Help people recognise and respond to emotional overwhelm.
• Support growth in independence and learning daily living skills such as using public transport, getting a job and cooking a meal.
• Aid management of daily routines: toileting, showering, dressing, taking medication and eating.
• Encourage pursuit of goals, interests and hobbies, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Help maintain strong connections with family and the community.

Required profile

• Previous experience in caregiving or personal care for adults preferred; varied life experience and an open-minded attitude are valued.
• Calm nature and confidence working with challenging behaviour.
• Availability to work alternate weekends.
• Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.
• Full New Zealand driver's licence and full 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.

What we offer

• $24.68 - $30.13 per hour depending on qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain them.
• Support towards Level 2, 3 and 4 certificates in Health and Wellbeing.
• 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 organisation's careers site and provide an up-to-date CV as part of the selection process.