Support Workers
Listed 100 days Ago
SILC Ltd
Healthcare
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 $23.50 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).
Please note that you must be eligible to work in New Zealand and will need to meet police vetting requirements.
