Support Worker - Wakeover Shifts
We are excited to be establishing a new home in Whanganui supporting one young man to live a fulfilling and positive life.
We are looking for people who are empathetic, passionate support workers.
You will be part of a small team who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to those who live and work in the home. The team will be providing a safe home environment where a young man can learn new skills, independence, build friendships and community connections. You will be 'their person' to support them.
Benefits
- An excellent working environment and a great team atmosphere
- You will earn between $23.50 - $31.35 per hour, depending on your qualification
- Free yearly Flu Vaccinations
- First Aid training, medication training and de-escalation training
- Rewarding work where you can make a positive difference to the people you support and the wider community
- Extensive on-boarding and ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including working towards a Certificate in Health & Wellbeing
- Career growth and advancement
- Study days and a MASH Day
Positions and Hours:
Position One: 80 hours per fortnight
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11pm until 7am the following day
Week 2: Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11pm until 7am the following day
Position Two: 32 hours per fortnight
Week 1: Thursday 11pm until 7am the following day
Week 2: Monday, Saturday and Sunday 11pm until 7 am the following day
To be the right fit for this team you bring:
- Experience working with intellectual disabilities and complex behaviours
- High emotional resilience with the ability to work well under pressure and in unpredictable situations, staying patient and calm.
- The ability to understand and connect with people who have communication challenges
- Professionalism, honesty and be a reliable team player with a flexible approach
- Comfortable with personal care tasks such as toileting and hygiene support, as well as being comfortable with physical proximity
- Energy, enthusiasm and enjoy being part of a team
- Full NZ Driver Licence as part of your role will be driving
- A NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing or commitment to working towards a qualification funded by MASH
Applicants will be reviewed as they are received so these roles may close earlier if the right applicants are found.
