Permanent Relief Support Staff - Full Time

Permanent Relief Support Staff – Full Time Location: Mosgiel Pay Rate: $26.35 – $31.45 per hour (depending on qualifications) Availability: Guaranteed 40 hours per week. Must be available to work weekends and a variety ofshifts Make a real difference every day as a Support Worker withHawksbury Community Living Trust. We’re looking for compassionate, reliablepeople to join our Permanent Relief Team (PRT) full-time in Mosgiel. Why Join Hawksbury? At Hawksbury Community Living Trust, we provide high-qualityresidential support for people with learning disabilities . We arecommitted to person-centred care, inclusion, and community connection . You’ll be joining a supportive and respectful culture, whereour values - Empowering, Respectful, Compassionate, Understanding, Honest- arein embedded in everything we do. About the Role This is a highly varied role supporting people with learningdisabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives in a safe, warm,and home‑like environment. As a Permanent Relief Support Staff member,you’llwork across a range of shifts including days, afternoons, evenings,awake night shifts, split shifts, and weekends . What we offer Competitivepay: $26.35 – $31.45 per hour (based on qualifications) +$2.00 per hour for awake night shifts (11:00pm – 7:00am) Supportto complete NZ Certificates in Health & Wellbeing (Levels 2& 3) Fullyfunded First Aid, Manual Handling, Falls Prevention &Dysphagia training and ongoing training & careerdevelopment Free EmployeeAssistance Programme (EAP) – counselling, financial & careersupport Accessto staff discounts with 40+ partner organisations What you’ll be doing Supportingdaily routines including shopping, meal preparation, household tasks Providingpersonal care respectfully and safely Supportingcommunity activities and outings Encouragingindependence, choice, and wellbeing Followsupport plans and maintain accurate records What you will bring We’re looking for someone who is flexible,empathetic, and dependable , with a genuine passion for supporting othersand demonstrates the following; Arespectful, person-centred approach to providing support to people withlearning disabilities. Goodcommon sense and ability to work independently Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills Alignmentwith our values – Empowering, Respectful, Compassionate, Understanding,Honest Experienceas a Support Worker / Caregiver / Healthcare Assistant NZ or Certificatein Health & Wellbeing (Level 2 or higher) What you must have Availabilityto work weekends and a variety of shifts FullNew Zealand driver’s licence (essential) Theright to work in New Zealand Important Visa Information Although Hawksbury is accredited to employ staff on anAccredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), we do not have a Job Check forthis role and are therefore unable to support visaapplications for this position . Closing Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr