Support Worker - Part Time
Listed 53 days Ago
MASH Trust
Healthcare
What we offer you: We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally.
When you join MASH Trust, you'll benefit from:
- Competitive Compensation: Earn between $24.00 - $29.70 per hour, based on your qualifications.
- Rewarding Mahi/Work: Make a positive difference in the lives of the Tangata Whaikaha/people you support and contribute to the wider community.
- Comprehensive Training and Development: We're a learning organisation committed to your growth. You'll receive extensive onboarding and ongoing training, including First Aid, De-escalation and the opportunity to pursue Health & Wellbeing qualifications funded by MASH Trust if you meet the set criteria.
- Career Advancement: Opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organisation.
- Supportive Environment: Enjoy an excellent working environment with a strong, collaborative team atmosphere where we empower each other.
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi: MASH Trust aims to work collaboratively to embrace, support, and encourage a Māori worldview of health and provide high-quality, equitable, and effective service for Māori framed by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Wellness Benefits: Receive a free yearly flu vaccination to support your health, comprehensive EAP services, additional MASH Day and long service leave starting from 5 years.
About the Role: Multiple permanent part-time positions, based in Whanganui working across multiple houses.
The exact hours and combination of shifts will be discussed with applicants based on their availability.
We're Looking for Someone With:
- A Passion for Tangata/People: Be patient, friendly, and kind, with the ability to understand, communicate, and genuinely connect with people.
- Empathy & Understanding: An understanding of Enabling Good Lives principles.
- Team Player: Professional, honest, and a reliable team-player with a flexible mindset.
- Practical Skills: The ability to carry out personal cares, including showering and dressing.
- Driver Licence: A Full NZ Driver Licence is essential, as driving a MASH van will be part of your role.
- Relevant Qualification (or commitment to obtain): A NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Level 4 or a commitment to working towards this qualification, which will be funded by MASH Trust.
- Relevant Experience: A minimum of 2 years' experience in disability residential care.
Ready to Apply?
We review applications as they are received, so this role may close earlier if we find the right candidates.
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Please note: MASH Trust is not an accredited employer and therefore cannot use The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process
