Bring your enthusiasm and energy to work every day!
Matamata location - Permanent full time
Shift lengths will vary but you must have availability for rostered shifts. Availability to work every second weekend and some sleepovers is required.
If you are an active and creative person and like to have fun with people, this would be an opportunity you don't want to miss!
Mo te tunga | About the role
As a Support Worker, you will be supporting people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives. This is meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others. A new community fundraised sensory room will be opened shortly, and someone with prior experience in this kind of space would be highly valued.
You will be supporting people to access our community hub located in Matamata; this will involve organising and supervising a range of activities based on their interests. This is a fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You need to be comfortable leading a group of people for activities including arts and crafts, dance, and music. Initiating new activities and motivating people to get involved will be a key part of this role.
Previous relevant experience is preferred, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with varied life experience and the right attitude. Previous work experience within education, occupational therapy, or physiotherapy would be a great advantage. A warm, welcoming, and energetic attitude will be essential!
You should also have:
The skills to build good relationships with the people we support and help them make good decisions for themselves.
The ability to work independently and problem solve in complex situations.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to share information in a way that can be easily understood.
Comfortable and proficient in using technology.
Physically fit to support in a variety of activities.
A Full NZ driver's licence.
Nou te rourou | What's in it for you?
Opportunities to build your long-term career in the disability sector.
$23.84-$29.10 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications.
IDEA Services will support you and pay costs towards completion of the Level 2 and Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing qualifications.
Generous long service leave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service.
'Refer a friend' Bonus programme.
FREE Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.
IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities. We are New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are founded on IHC's utter commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the recruitment selection process, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV. If you have any questions about the application process, please email ******.
The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seeks a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
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