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August 5, 2024

Healthcare of New Zealand

Napier

OTHER & PART TIME


Whanau support worker

NZCL is dedicated to supporting people with disabilities. Our Disability Support Services reflect our belief that all New Zealanders deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.
Our support workers are part of a team enabling people to develop confidence and new skills, build friendships with peers and interact with others in the community. Our team is our greatest asset and we are committed to employing and training the best people.
About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga
We are seeking two permanent, part-time Support Workers to work different shifts alongside a 9-year-old boy with autism in the Napier area.
These staff will be important in enabling him to try different activities, get out and about in the community and act as role models.
As the Support Worker you will need to be able to support him with activities around home and in the community, including:
  • Learning to participate and gain independence - such as developing basic living skills.
  • Assist, and sometimes transport, him independently to and from community activities.
The ideal candidate will be a great communicator and an energetic person, with experience working in the disability sector and/or with tamariki, who is able to commit to providing this support on a longterm basis.
Support days and times can be flexible for the right person!
Why Us | He aha ai mātou?
We are committed to our employees and are proud to employ and train the best people in all areas of our organisation.
  • Earn competitive pay rates between $23.38 up to $29.10 per hour
  • PB Tech discount when shopping online
  • Discounted 2Degrees phone and broadband plans
  • Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
  • Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
Who are we looking for? | Ko wai ta tatou e rapu ana
  • A desire to support people to learn new skills and achieve outcomes
  • Practical knowledge/understanding of autism
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Full driver's license and your own vehicle is essential.
  • Previous experience working with youth and/or in the disability sector is preferred.
Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness is important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests.
If you are passionate about supporting people, then maybe there is a role for you here. Send your request to NZCL.
Mēnā he tangata ngākaunui ana koe ki te tautoko i ngā momo tāngata, tēnā pea, kei konei he tūranga mōu. Tukua mai tō tono ki NZCL.
Please bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.

Reference #
28536

Posted on
05 Sep 2024

Closes on
05 Oct 2024 12:00

Location(s)
Napier branch area

Expertise
Disability Support

Job level(s)
1 - 3 years of experience, 3 - 5 years of experience, 5 - 7 years of experience, 7 + years of experience

Work type(s)
Permanent part-time

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