Support Worker - Taumarunui - Supported Living (PT)Idea ServicesListed 3 days agoListing DescriptionLocation: Ruapehu, Manawatu / WhanganuiJob Type: Permanent Part Time - 28 hours a fortnightShifts: During the week between 8am and 6pmDescriptionWe 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 lifestyleTo find out more about being a Support Worker with IDEA Services, please visit our 'Join our Support Crew' page.Previous 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 activitiesIn possession of a Full NZ driver's licenceWhat'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 supportAbout us (IDEA Services)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 commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.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.Join IDEA Services to start a rewarding career in a supportive environment that delivers high-quality support for people with intellectual disabilities.IDEA Services is New Zealand's largest provider of services for people with intellectual disabilities. As part of IHC, our mission is to enable people to live enriched and fulfilling lives in their communities.Benefits of the JobIt's more than just a job; it's a career that can lead to a long-term career in disability services. It offers job mobility, flexibility, and security, all valuable in today's changing employment landscape. You'll also have the opportunity to get nationally recognised qualifications that will allow you to advance to more senior positions and increase your income potential in a respected and enduring industry.Additional Benefits:You don't need qualifications to apply – we support you to achieve them.A competitive hourly rate.A sense of purpose from working with the people we support and making a difference in their lives.The opportunity to be part of a dedicated team.Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a confidential professional counselling service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.A generous insurance package that kicks in after two years' service.What will you do?You will play a key part in supporting individuals and groups of people in their homes, at work, and in their communities to:Be safe and healthy.Pursue their goals and interests.Have greater connection with their family, whanau and their community.Live a fun and enjoyable life.As a support worker, no day is the same and this is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. Take the first step with IDEA Services and apply today.
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