Support Worker - Invercargill

About the role

IDEA Services, New Zealand's largest provider of services to adults with intellectual disabilities, is hiring a Support Worker in Invercargill. You will work as part of the Planned Leave Cover (PLC) team, providing support across several homes with guaranteed hours and a varied roster to cover staff leave. The role is full time, around 65+ hours per fortnight, and applicants must be based locally in Invercargill.

Key responsibilities

• Support daily living, personal care and household tasks.
• Encourage independence, choice and community participation.
• Help people achieve their goals and enjoy meaningful activities.
• Build positive relationships and promote health and wellbeing.

Required profile

• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and a genuine passion for supporting people.
• Availability to work shifts across mornings, evenings, sleepovers and alternate weekends.
• Physical fitness to support people with daily living tasks, including personal care and hands-on support.
• A full New Zealand driver's licence.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand.

Required skills

• Comfortable and proficient with computers and tablets.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.

What we offer

• Pay of $24.68-$30.13 per hour, with opportunities to increase it as you gain qualifications.
• Fully supported training, including Level 2, 3 and 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificates.
• Free health, wellbeing and counselling support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts on technology, retail and fitness products and services.
• Insurance benefits after two years of service and generous long service leave.
• Rewards through a Refer-a-Friend programme.

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