Posted 27 August, 2026
Senior Support Staff - Full Time (Wigram)
Hawksbury
Christchurch, CAN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: e524858b9ebe2215
Job Description
Senior Support Staff – Full Time (Wigram) Hours : Full-time 80 hoursper fortnight with Friday & Sat off Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to growyour career? We’re looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Senior SupportStaff memberto join our residential team in Wigram. Why Join Hawksbury? At Hawksbury Community Living Trust, we provide high-qualityresidential support for people withlearning disabilities. We arecommitted toperson-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 As a Senior Support Staff member, you’ll have theopportunity to use your skills and experience to provide exceptional support to people with learning disabilities enabling them to livefulfilling, independent lives in a safe, warm, and home‑like environment. You’ll be role modelling best practice while encouraging andsupporting other team members. You will be part of a supportive and respectful teamculture with strong leadership and clinical backup. What we offer Ongoing training and career development FullyfundedFirst Aid, Manual Handling, Falls Prevention &Dysphagia training Free EmployeeAssistance Programme (EAP) – counselling, financial & careersupport Accesstostaff discountswith 40+ partner organisations What you’ll bedoing Your day will include a mix of practical assistance andmeaningful connection, including: Supportingdaily routines (shopping, meal preparation, household tasks) Providingpersonal care respectfully and safely Supportingcommunity activities and outings Encouragingindependence, choice, and wellbeing Providesupport, encouragement and guidance to other support staff What you will bring Apositive, respectful attitude toward supporting people with learningdisabilities NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing(Level 3 or above) or equivalent Eagernessto continue learning and developing as a Support Staff member Goodwritten and verbal communication skills Computerliteracy What you must have A fullNew Zealand driver’s licence (essential) The rightto 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 for this roleand are therefore unable to support visa applications for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr