Posted 01 August, 2026
Palliative Support Workers - Tauranga
Access Community Health
Tauranga, BOP, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 3684e5d0920a7e9d
Job Description
Support workers |Kaiāwhinamake a meaningful, positive impact on clients' quality of life every day in the clients' own homes 29th July, 2026 Looking for a role that works around your life? Whetheryou’rebalancing study, family, or other commitments, we may be able to accommodate your availability based on the care needs in our community. Each Tangata will have high risk individual care requirements, and you will support them with all elements of daily living such as Palliative cares, Bowel cares, Dementia, Mental health, Medication. You will provide safe, respectful, andperson‑centredsupport in people’s homes, being mindful of what matters to them, including their culture, values, beliefs, routines, and boundaries. Whakangungu| Training We provide practical and online training during the first few weeks of employment. With theadded bonusof year-round training with regular refreshers and new modules to keep skills up to date.You’llbe supported through structured induction, ongoing training, refreshers, and clear development pathways. MōhouAke | About You The following skills and experience may be required depending on the specific client needs you are matched to. 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 license 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 inKaitiakitanga, Kotahitanga,TūTikaandManaakitanga— caring for our communities, working together, doing the right thing, and looking after each other 29th July, 2026 Looking for a role that works around your life? Whetheryou’rebalancing study, family, or other commitments, we may be able to accommodate your availability based on the care needs in our community. Each Tangata will have high risk individual care requirements, and you will support them with all elements of daily living such as Palliative cares, Bowel cares, Dementia, Mental health, Medication. You will provide safe, respectful, andperson‑centredsupport in people’s homes, being mindful of what matters to them, including their culture, values, beliefs, routines, and boundaries. Whakangungu| Training We provide practical and online training during the first few weeks of employment. With theadded bonusof year-round training with regular refreshers and new modules to keep skills up to date.You’llbe supported through structured induction, ongoing training, refreshers, and clear development pathways. MōhouAke | About You The following skills and experience may be required depending on the specific client needs you are matched to. 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 license He aha ai mātou? | 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 inKaitiakitanga, Kotahitanga,TūTikaandManaakitanga— caring for our communities, working together, doing the right thing, and looking after each other Some client needs require Support Workers who hold a Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification to ensure safe andappropriate care. We supportequitablerecruitment by recognising transferable experience and, whereappropriate, providing training pathways to build andmaintainLevel 3–4 capability. Support Workers are matched to client needs based on skills, experience, and qualifications. 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