Support Workers (casual) Disability Support Services, Blenheim Mission - supporting people to live the best possible life
A matou ropu (About our team)
At Disability Support Services (DSS) we provide support to people who have disabilities to live lives that reflect their personal aspirations and choices. DSS provides support to over 250 people in a variety of residential settings across the Marlborough and Nelson/Tasman regions.
The people we support live in their own homes, with support provided through a residential contract. We support each person to manage their day to day lives in ways and at times that work for them. The people we support have a wide range of abilities. Some people need support with their personal care and taking care of household tasks; some need support to participate in their local communities, and some need communication and behavioural support too. We actively encourage people to pursue their dreams and try out new experiences, and can guarantee that no two days working at DSS are ever the same.
While most of our work is with people with disabilities, we also work with people who have multiple support needs who sometimes communicate through behaviour which others may find challenging, and who may also have involvement with mental health, youth justice, addictions, and/or Oranga Tamariki.
N.B. Disability Support Services are part of Nelson Marlborough Health, we are not however a medical/clinical service. We are a community based disability support service focused on quality of life outcomes and the Enabling Good Lives Principles.
Nga mohiohio e pa hanga ki tenei mahi (About this position)
We are looking for people who have the flexibility to work on a casual basis, covering both planned and unplanned staff leave. It will be important that you have the flexibility to sometimes work at short notice and across a range of shifts.
If possible we would like you to attend our information and assessment centre evening on Monday, 27 January from 5.30 - 7.30PM. We will send you additional information about the evening once we receive your application.
Please note - if you have already applied for the information evening vacancy, you do not need to apply to this vacancy, as you will have the opportunity to be considered for casual employment.
Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
We are looking for people with a can-do attitude who can work with children and adults, as part of a proactive support team, in residential and respite homes. You will follow individual plans and understand the importance of consistency in assisting people to achieve a great life.
Our ideal applicants will have the following:
Your hourly rate will be $20.50 to $25.50 dependent upon your qualifications as recognised under the Care and Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlement Act 2017.
This positions are classified by Immigration as ANZSCO 423111 and applicants for this position must be NZ or Australian Citizens, or have NZ Permanent Residency, or a valid NZ work visa.
Appointment and ongoing employment will be conditional upon criminal record/police checks - you must declare any convictions and/or pending charges on your application form. This will include checks under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.
Me pehea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For role related enquiries please contact Jemma Low - Team Leader on **********
For general enquiries please contact our Recruitment team on ********** or 03 546 1274.
Keen to apply now, it's easy. Please complete our online application form.
https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz/Job
W20-008.
Applications close Tuesday, 21 January 2020.
