Support Worker - Balclutha

Overview Support workers |Kaiāwhinamake a meaningful, positive impact on clients' quality of life every day in the clients' own homes Responsibilities You’ll support tāngata with their individual care needs and daily living activities—no qualifications or prior experience required. The role is to provide safe, respectful, person‑centred support in people’s homes, being mindful of what matters to them: their culture, values, beliefs, routines, and boundaries. Benefits Comprehensive paid training to set you up for success Flexible hours – we’ll do our best to align your schedule with the needs of the people we support Weekend availability essential (+$1.00 extra per hour) Paid travel time and mileage – when you travel for work, we make sure you’re compensated fairly, including paid travel time and mileage for longer trips. Full details will be shared during onboarding. Training Support through structured induction, ongoing training, refreshers, and clear development pathways. Online self‑directed learning. Working alongside a buddy trainer. About You Love working with people and helping them thrive. Intuitive and responsive to people’s needs. Committed to culturally safe, respectful support for people from all backgrounds. Willing to learn, reflect, and adapt your approach to what matters to each person. Own a smartphone. Have the right to work in New Zealand. Full/restricted driver’s licence. Why Us Flexible hours – mornings, evenings, weekends. Extra $1.00 per hour for weekend work. A clear career pathway for Kaiāwhina Support Workers. Exclusive Spark Mobile Plan: Endless data (40GB at max speed), unlimited NZ/AU calls & texts, hotspot access, voicemail for just $24.15/month. Mission Uru Ātea’s mission is to create a better day, every day for thousands of people throughout Aotearoa, helping them live independently in their own homes and communities. Uru Ātea means “to enter space”—our promise to deliver services wherever our clients need us. #J-18808-Ljbffr