Support Workers - Part time Weekends Whanganui
MASH Trust are a leading provider of disability, mental health, and addiction services. We have services throughout the lower North Island with over 550 staff and volunteers.
As a learning organisation we offer funded Health & Wellbeing qualifications and study days to support you with your learning.
We work as one team, empowering each other to promote community inclusion and self-determination for those we walk alongside.
Our mission is to work together to achieve great lives, and this is instilled in everything we do.
What we can offer you:
- An excellent working environment and a great team atmosphere
- You will earn between $23.38 - $29.10 per hour, depending on qualification
- Rewarding work where you can make a positive difference to the people you support and the wider community
- Extensive on-boarding and ongoing training including study funded by MASH Trust.
- Study days and MASH Day
- Career growth and advancement
- Free yearly flu vaccination
We have recently established a home in Whanganui supporting three flatmates to live happy meaningful lives.
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 provide a safe home environment where three flatmates learn new skills, independence and build friendships with peers. You will be 'their person' to support them to interact with others in their community doing the activities they enjoy.
The Position: This is a part time role working 32 hours per fortnight
Working every Saturday and Sunday 9am through until 6pm
This role could be every second weekend for the right applicant
You will have/be:.
- A passion for people, be patient, friendly and kind
- The ability to understand, communicate and connect with people
- Professionalism, honesty and be a reliable team player with a flexible approach
- Energy, enthusiasm and enjoy being part of a team
- Assisting with personal cares when required
- Full NZ Driver Licence as part of your role will be driving a MASH van
- A NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing or commitment to working towards a qualification funded by MASH Trust
Applicants will be reviewed as they are received so these roles may close earlier if the right applicants are found.
MASH Trust is not an accredited Employer and therefore cannot use The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process
