Support Worker - Intensive Support Services, New Plymouth

About the role

New Zealand Community Living (NZCL), part of the New Zealand Health Group, is recruiting permanent full-time Support Workers for its Intensive Support Services in New Plymouth. The team provides a safe environment where people with disabilities can develop confidence, build friendships with peers and interact with the wider community. This is a leave-cover position, so flexibility with working locations across New Plymouth and rostered hours is essential.

Key responsibilities

• Work as a team to ensure consistency in your approach
• Support young people to go to school or access education
• Observe and respond to health concerns and support the overall health and wellbeing of the young person
• Help young people work towards and attain their goals and improve their outcomes

Required profile

• Previous experience working with young people
• An understanding of intellectual disability and autism
• A full New Zealand driver's licence
• Empathy, respect and cultural awareness, as supported people come from diverse backgrounds
• NZ resident or citizen, or a valid NZ work permit
• Right to work in NZ, willingness to undergo police vetting and vulnerable children safety checks

What we offer

• Pay of $23.97 to $29.68 per hour
• Free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications
• Bespoke training tailored to each young person
• Clinical supervision to support best practice
• Employee assistance programme
• 'Refer a friend' bonus