Experienced Support Worker - Westport

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Access Community Health – Westport, South Island 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. You’llsupporttāngatawith their individual care needs and daily living activities —no qualifications or prior experiencerequired. Your role is to provide safe, respectful, person-centeredsupport in people’s homes, including being mindful of what matters to them, their culture, values, beliefs, routines, and boundaries. Comprehensive paid training to set you up for success Flexible hours We’lldo our best to align your schedule with the needs of the people we support Weekend shifts available (+$1.00 extra per hour) Paid travel time and mileage —When you travel for work, we make sureyou’recompensated fairly — including paid travel time and mileage for longer trips. Full details will be shared during onboarding. 10th August, 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. You’llsupporttāngatawith their individual care needs and daily living activities —no qualifications or prior experiencerequired. Your role is to provide safe, respectful, person-centeredsupport in people’s homes, including being mindful of what matters to them, their culture, values, beliefs, routines, and boundaries. Comprehensive paid training to set you up for success Flexible hours We’lldo our best to align your schedule with the needs of the people we support Weekend shifts available (+$1.00 extra per hour) Paid travel time and mileage —When you travel for work, we make sureyou’recompensated fairly — including paid travel time and mileage for longer trips. Full details will be shared during onboarding. This isa great opportunityto gain valuable experience in the health and wellbeing sector while keeping your work-life balance in check. Whakangungu| Training Paid training! OurKaiāwhinaSkills Framework training takes place during your first two–four weeks of employment and includes: Support through structured induction, ongoing training, refreshers, and clear development pathways. Online self-directed learning Working alongside abuddytrainer MōhouAke | About You Full/restricted driver’s license 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 Love working with people and helping them thrive 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 Intuitive and responsive to people’s needs Own a smartphone Have the right to work in New Zealand He aha aimātou? | Why Us Flexible hours – mornings, evenings, weekends $25.79 - $30.27 plus weekend allowances A clear career pathway forKaiāwhina| 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 We are currently hiring for the following hours: Monday to Friday plus alternate weekends - 9:45am - 2:00pm Monday to Friday plus alternate weekends - 2:00pm - 6:00pm 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