Residential Support Worker - Rotorua
At NZCL, we are dedicated to support disabled people in New Zealand. Our Disability Support Services reflect our belief that all people deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.
You will be part of a team who will provide a safe environment where people can develop confidence and new skills, build friendships with peers and interact with others in the community. Our teams are our greatest asset, and we are committed to employing and training the best people.NZCL is looking for energetic and motivated people to support people in their own home.
We are looking for permanent, full-time/part-time Support Workers to help the people we support in Te Awamutu residential services.
What does a Support Worker do? - He aha te mahi a te Kaimahi Tautoko?
This is a busy and diverse role, supporting people with various aspects of daily life and to do the things they want to do such as going swimming, personal cares, support with meals, household management tasks and teaching life skills. The list is endless! Support Workers are part of a team who work shifts or specific rosters providing 24/7 support with the potential of additional sleepover payments included in some rosters.
What do you get? - He aha te whiwhi?- Earn competitive pay rates
- Variety of shifts
- Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health and Wellbeing
- Employee benefits, sick leave and work phone.
- Employee Assistance Program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
- A desire to support our people to learn new skills and achieve outcomes
- Prior experience is not essential as full training is provided
- Full driver's licence and confidence to safely transport passengers in our disability vans (training provided)
- Flexibility to work rostered overnight shifts and rostered weekend shifts
- Somebody who has the initiative to push people for their goals, is energetic, outgoing, and can think outside the box. You need to be respectful of others thinking, and their way of living life that may be different to your own
Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness is important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests.
If you are passionate about supporting people, then maybe there is a role for you here. Send your request to NZCL.
Mena he tangata ngakaunui ana koe ki te tautoko i nga momo tangata, tena pea, kei konei he turanga mou. Tukua mai to tono ki NZCL.
Please bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.
To read a copy of our job description and apply, visit our website by pressing the apply now button.
Applications close on Friday, 23 May 2025.