Support Worker - Taumarunui - Supported living (Part time)TaumarunuiPermanent part time - 13 hours a fortnight (Supported Living)Shifts during the week between 8am and 6pmMo te tunga | About the roleWe are looking for a Support Worker to join our Supported Living team. You will be supporting people with intellectual disabilities living in their own homes to achieve their goals and aspirations. This is meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others. This can include helping them to:Manage and learn daily living skills, such as cooking, cleaning and budgetingKeep in touch with family and friends as well as make new connectionsJoin community activities (e.g. sports and art)Look for a job and navigate employmentManage social issues and access relevant community servicesMake good decisions and live a healthy lifestylePrevious relevant experience is preferred, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with varied life experience and an open-minded attitude. You should also have:The skills to build good relationships with the people we support and help them make good decisions for themselvesThe ability to work independently and problem solve in complex situationsExcellent communication skills and the ability to share information in a way that can be easily understoodComfortable and proficient in using technologyYou will need to be physically fit to support in a variety of activitiesHave a Full NZ drivers' licenceNou 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 qualificationsIDEA Services will support you and pay costs towards completion of the Level 2 and Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing qualificationsGenerous long-service leave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service.'Refer a friend' Bonus programmeFREE Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing supportIDEA 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 ApplySubmit 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 ****** 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.Applicants can direct enquiries about the position to:Amy Fitzgerald(07) 838 7697Reference # 31320Posted on 18 Nov 2024Closes on 13 Dec 2024 09:00Location(s) Waikato King CountryExpertise HealthcareJob level(s) Entry (no qualifications/experience), 1-3 years experience, 3+ years experience
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