Support Worker - Living My Life
Help Them Live Their Best Life!
We are looking for caring, reliable, and fun Support Workers to join our team supporting young people living in their own homes. These roles offer a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference by supporting clients to live independently, stay active, and enjoy life.
This vacancy covers multiple clients, with flexibility to match shifts based on your availability, with opportunities to pick up additional hours across all clients.
Shifts Available:
- 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM (2 days per week)
- Monday & Wednesday (~6 hours total, increasing over time)
Key Responsibilities:
- Support with meal preparation, encouraging independence and participation in daily tasks
- Provide guidance in a calm, empathetic, and supportive manner
- Assist with community outings and social engagement (e.g. visits to local parks, cafés, or activities of interest)
- Support behavioural needs, responding appropriately and working alongside the wider team on positive strategies
- Foster a warm, respectful, and engaging environment
Key Requirements:
- Experience supporting individuals with cognitive impairment or from a mental health background
- Experience with personal care and meal preparation
- A caring, patient, and person-centred approach
- Cultural awareness, including an understanding of Maori perspectives and tikanga Maori
At RDNS, we are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe in creating an inclusive workplace, providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity for the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to apply:
If you're keen to make a positive difference and support someone to reconnect with their community, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV, or for more information, contact Binh at bnguyen2@rdns.org.nz.