Support Worker - Cambridge (Part time)

Cambridge Experienced support worker preferred Permanent part time - includes working weekends 32 hours a fortnight between 8am and 7pm About the role IDEA Services supports people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives at home and as part of their community. 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. As a Support Worker you will be supporting clients with complex needs, managing risk, and ensuring their safety. Previous relevant experience is preferred, but more importantly, we are looking for someone with varied life experience and an open-minded attitude. What you will bring Preferably previous experience in caregiving or providing personal care for adults. A calm nature and confidence to work with challenging behaviours. Availability to work flexible shifts between 8am and 7pm, includes weekends. Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support. Full NZ driver's license. Full rights to work in NZ. What's in it for you? $24.68 - $30.13 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. About 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 utter commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community. The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr