Permanent Relief Support Staff – Full Time
Pay Rate: $26.35 – $31.54 per hour (depending on qualifications)
Hours: Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week
Availability: Must be available to work weekends and a variety of shifts
Make a real difference every day as a Support Worker with Hawksbury Community Living Trust. We're looking for compassionate, reliable people to join our Permanent Relief Team (PRT) on a full-time hours in Christchurch.
This is a highly varied role supporting people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives in a safe, warm, and home-like environment.
If you're looking for a rewarding role in disability support, community care, or healthcare, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career.
About the Role
As a Support Worker (Permanent Relief Team) you'll work across a range of shifts including days, afternoons, evenings, awake night shifts, split shifts, and weekends.
You will be:
- Supporting daily routines including shopping, meal preparation, household tasks
- Providing personal care respectfully and safely
- Supporting community activities and outings
- Encouraging independence, choice, and wellbeing
- Follow support plans and maintain accurate records
About You
We're looking for someone who is flexible, empathetic, and dependable, with a genuine passion for supporting others.
You'll ideally have:- NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 2 or higher), or experience as a Support Worker / Caregiver / Healthcare Assistant
- Full New Zealand driver's licence (essential)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good computer skills
- A respectful, person-centred approach to providing support to people with learning disabilities.
- Must be available to work weekends and a variety of shifts
- Competitive pay: $26.35 – $31.45 per hour (based on qualifications)
- + $2.00 per hour for awake night shifts (11:00pm – 7:00am)
- Ongoing training & career development
- Support to complete NZ Certificates in Health & Wellbeing (Levels 2 & 3)
- Fully funded First Aid, Manual Handling, Falls Prevention & Dysphagia training
- Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – counselling, financial & career support
- Access to staff discounts with 40+ partner organisations
Why Join Hawksbury?
At Hawksbury Community Living Trust, we provide high-quality residential support for people with learning disabilities. We are committed to person-centred care, inclusion, and community connection.
You'll be joining a supportive, values-driven organisation where your work truly matters.
Apply Now
If you're ready to build a meaningful career in disability support, aged care, or community services, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV – applications are reviewed as they are received.