Support Workers

• Full Time
• Application Closes 05 Apr 2025
• Bay of Plenty - Tauranga
• Healthcare Support Worker

This is a community-based role, where you’ll assist people living in their own homes. We are looking for energetic and motivated people who are well connected in the community, with a variety of personal interests, skills and life experiences to join our team.

What we offer?

• A great place to work with lots of variety. 
• An established organisation that encourages diversity, and a place for you to bring your creativity, experiences, skills and life experiences to support disabled people to flourish.
• Training and professional development.
• Pay rates from $23.38 to $29.10 (dependent on your qualifications).

What will you do?

• Providing personalised support to people both at home and within the community.
• Assisting people with their life admin and overcoming barriers to being more independent. 
• Facilitating participation in a variety of activities and interests.
• Providing a positive presence in peoples lives offering encouragement, motivation and consistency.
• Contribute to our team and work in collaboration with others involved in the lives of the people we support.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records and contribute to the development of people’s plans.
• Supporting people to become more independent with meal preparation, household management and personal cares.

Does this sound like you?

• A great communicator, patient and calm – and can build trusting relationships.
• Fit and able, and ready to engage actively with individuals in supporting their needs.
• Confident to work in and with community groups and networks while being a role model for people you support. 
• Able to work on a fortnightly roster including weekends and evenings.
• Have a full New Zealand Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle is required (mileage will be reimbursed).

If you have any questions or require further information about the role, please contact Vanessa Dakin on 022 691 5876.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in New Zealand and will need to meet police vetting requirements.