Support Worker - Horowhenua/Kapiti/Mana (Part time)

Support Worker - Horowhenua/Kapiti/Mana (Part time) We have availability in our Services across areas - Levin, Paraparaumu, Porirua, and Tawa Rostered shifts - you must be able to work daytime, evening, sleepover, and weekend shifts Earn while you learn, gain nationally recognised qualifications! Mô te tūnga | About the role As a Support Worker you will be providing assistance to individuals in developing their independence and acquiring skills for daily living. You will be required to have the availability to work a range of daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts supporting with a range of tasks dependent on individual ability. Tasks may include transportation, employment, finances, meal preparation, shopping, cleaning, showering, and medication administration. This role requires physical fitness, resilience, and confidence to manage risk and respond effectively in challenging situations. With the right approach, you can help create a supportive environment where meaningful progress is possible. No prior experience in the health and disability sector is necessary, but a strong desire to pursue a career as a Support Worker with a positive attitude is highly valued. Full training and orientation will be provided to individuals who demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepover shifts. 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 is required Nŋu te rourou | 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. FREEEmployee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support. 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. Applicants can direct enquiries about position to: Baileigh Sparkes [email protected] Location(s) Horowhenua / Kapiti / Mana Expertise Healthcare Job level(s) Entry (no qualifications/experience), Graduate (have qualifications only), 1-3 years experience, 3+ years experience Work type(s) Permanent part-time, Fixed term part-time #J-18808-Ljbffr