Hello everyone, who is looking to work alongside people with disabilities and our Organisation Connexu. Here is the following list of details you will need to know.ConneXu facilitates whole of life support for adults with an intellectual and/or physical disability in a range of different circumstances and in a variety of ways. We provide both residential and community based support.Social Justice | Integrity | Collaboration | Innovation | CareOur Community Facilitators (support workers) who work alongside our disabled partners are the cornerstone of our organisation. A Community Facilitator works alongside our disabled partners to enable good lives, drive normal life outcomes and to encourage our partners to achieve their dreams!The role may include but is not limited to:Supporting our disabled partners to develop new hobbies, skills, and interests.Helping with household tasks, such as gardening, cleaning, and meal preparation.Providing personal cares (toileting and showering).Encouraging our disabled partners to actively engage within our communities.Administering medication and providing support to and from appointments.Being encouraging and supportive of life skills, such as budgeting and pursuing employment opportunities.Building and maintaining supportive, fun, exciting and healthy relationships with some truly amazing individuals!A great Community Facilitator is innovative in providing support to our Disabled Partners and provides a positive influence in their lives. The ability to build genuine relationships and move forward with our disabled partners' aspirations will be key to your success in this role.Useful skills/attributes to possess:Bring passion, heart, pride and mana to your work.Resilience.Sense of humour with a big smile and an even bigger heart.We welcome all applicants from experienced support workers to those who are hoping to make a career in the disability sector. Please note, you must have a full New Zealand Driver's Licence to be considered for this role.Benefits:Learning and development opportunities – we actively support your study to gain New Zealand Health and Wellbeing qualifications.Wellyou! Benefits voucher on your work anniversary.Team Member and Team of the Month rewards.1Teams Perk App – discounts across a huge range of retailers.Clearhead and Wellyou memberships – to support your mental and physical wellbeing.Excellent on the job training – CPI Training, First Aid certificate, and more to ensure you are well equipped and feel confident in your work.An encouraging and supportive work environment that focuses on individual and team health and wellbeing.How to apply | Me pehea te tuku tonoWe have multiple vacancies to fill that include full and part time roles. Please indicate your preference and availability in your application.Please submit your application via the advert you have selected, or alternately this can be done by visiting www.connexu.nz/community-facilitator-jobs-at-connexu where all vacancies are advertised.ConneXu is committed to actively seeking a diverse applicant pool. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and from those who are committed to understanding disability. Please note, you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to apply for this position.Our Recruitment ProcessIf your application is of interest, we will be in contact via phone for an initial conversation.You may be then asked to come in for a face-to-face interview with the hiring Team Leader and the People and Culture Advisor. You are welcome to bring a support person of course.Our Disabled Partners will be included in the recruitment process and selection. This may mean they are part of the interview, or, an observation with those you may potentially partner with may be arranged.Police vetting and Waka Kotahi drivers checks are mandatory for those who apply to work with ConneXu.Once these steps are completed with the preferred candidates, we will contact the final shortlist with an outcome of their application.Our belief is, we are all in this together and so, thank you all!
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