Support Staff – Full Time (Kaiapoi) - Christchurch
Kaiapoi
- Full Time Position (Wednesday and Thursday off week 1, Monday and Wednesday off week 2)
- $23.99 - $29.10 per hour (depending on qualifications)
About the role:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives? Join our team as a full-time Support Staff member in Kaiapoi. You'll have the opportunity to assist residents with their everyday activities, including shopping, meal preparation, household chores, personal support, and community outings.
Note: Hawksbury is accredited to hire staff on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), we do not have a Job Check for this position so cannot support applicant with the visa process.
Ideally, you'll have an NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 2 or equivalent along with:- A positive attitude to supporting people with learning disability.
- A full New Zealand driver's licence.
- Great communication skills (written and verbal).
- Sound computer skills.
- Competitive hourly rates based on qualifications
- An additional $2.00 per hour for awake night shifts (11:00 pm to 7:00 am)
- Ongoing training and development, including support to complete NZ Certificates in Health and Wellbeing (Levels 2 and 3)
- Fully funded First Aid training, plus Safe Manual Handling, Falls Prevention, and Dysphagia training
- Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including counselling, financial and career support
- Staff discounts at over 40 partner organisations
About Hawksbury Community Living Trust:
At Hawksbury, we are committed to providing high-quality residential support for people with learning disabilities. Our residents are valued members of the community, and we support them to live meaningful, self-directed lives. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation.
If you share our passion for disability support and are committed to making a meaningful difference, we encourage you to apply today. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period.Don't delay—submit your application now and take the first step toward joining our dedicated team.