Rapid Relief Support Worker - Kapiti

Job Overview A varied and fast‑paced role involves supporting a wide range of care needs. Enjoy flexibility, with shifts that align the hours you've indicated. As a Rapid Response Support Worker, you’ll step in where you’re needed most – providing essential care and support to people in their own homes. This is a varied and fast-paced role that will see you working across different situations and care needs. You’ll work relief shifts and receive extra earnings on weekends, all while supporting people in your community to live their best lives. If you’re reliable, compassionate, and confident in your skills, this is your opportunity to be part of something meaningful. You will provide safe, respectful, and person‑centred support in people’s homes, being mindful of what matters to them, including their culture, values, beliefs, routines, and boundaries. Each Tangata will have high risk individual care requirements, and you will support them with all elements of daily living such as: Palliative cares Dementia Mental health Medication Training We provide practical and online training during the first few weeks of employment. With the added bonus of year‑round training with regular refreshers and new modules to keep skills up to date. You’ll be supported through structured induction, ongoing training, refreshers, and clear development pathways. About You Hold a Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification or have equivalent, relevant experience Spinal injury experience Stoma Management experience Experienced in the use of a full, standing and two‑person hoist Experience administering prescribed medication Be willing to learn, reflect, and adapt your approach to what matters for each person Have experience in or exposure to caregiving, disability support, aged care, community work, or other people‑facing roles Committed to culturally safe, respectful support for people from all backgrounds Love working with people and helping them thrive Intuitive and responsive to people’s needs Own a smartphone Have the right to work in New Zealand Full/restricted driver’s license 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 Our work is grounded in Kaitiakitanga, Kotahitanga, Tū Tika and Manaakitanga — caring for our communities, working together, doing the right thing, and looking after each other. Mission Access Community Health | 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