Support Worker - New Plymouth

Job Overview Support workers | Kaiāwhinamake a meaningful, positive impact on clients' quality of life every day in the clients' own homes. Key Responsibilities Provide safe, respectful, person‑centred support in people’s homes, including mindfulness of cultural values, routines, and boundaries. Assist with individual care needs and daily living activities. Training & Development Comprehensive paid training during the first two–four weeks. Structured induction, ongoing training, refreshers, clear development pathways. Online self‑directed learning. Work alongside a buddy trainer. Work Hours & Compensation Flexible hours that align with individual availability. Weekend shifts available with additional $1.00 per hour. Paid travel time and mileage for longer trips. 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 or restricted driver’s licence. Why Us Flexible hours: mornings, evenings, weekends. Extra $1.00 per hour for weekend work. 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 $24.15/month. Work grounded in Kaitiakitanga, Kotahitanga, TūTika and Manaakitanga. Company Overview 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