Support Worker - West Auckland (Behavioural Support)

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Support Worker - West Auckland (Behavioural Support) 64 hours per fortnightShifts: 12.30pm to 8.30pmAvailability to work every second weekend is requiredMo te tunga | About the role We are looking for an experienced Support Worker to work one-on-one with a person we support, helping them to achieve their goals and participate in the activities that they enjoy. No one is too disabled or "challenging" to be supported in taking an active role in their life.
You will be supporting an individual with complex behavioural support needs. Part of what you do each day will be helping them to recognise and respond to emotional overwhelm and react safely to this. We are looking for someone physically active who has the resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviours.
Your role involves helping the people we support to:
recognise and respond to emotional overwhelm.grow their independence and learn skills for daily living such as using public transport, getting a job, cooking a meal.manage their daily routines - shower, get dressed, take medication or eat a meal.pursue their goals, interests, and hobbies.stay healthy and make positive choices about their lifestyle.have strong connections with their whanau and community.Nou te rourou | What's in it for you? $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 towards completion of the Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates 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 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. Applicants can direct enquiries about the position to:
Taylor Spence - Recruitment Advisor 07 838 7698 Reference # 30622
Posted on 15 Oct 2024
Closes on 12 Nov 2024 09:00
Location(s) West / Central
Expertise Caregiving and Disability Support, Healthcare
Job level(s) 1-3 years experience, 3+ years experience

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