Residential Support Worker / Kaiawhina Tautoko

He korero mo matou

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time team member to join our residential home on the east side of Christchurch for a six-month fixed term. The position includes morning/afternoon/evening and sleepover shifts. Regular additional hours are always available to cover staff leave as we don't use casual or bureau staff.

• Full Driver Licence
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand
• Be a ‘people person’, a good communicator, patient, and calm. Someone who is genuinely interested in people, and can develop positive relationships
• Ideally have a Level 3 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Support Work (or be willing to gain this qualification with our support and at no cost to you)
• Experience in supporting people with an intellectual disability is preferable but, your skills, personal qualities, and aptitude for the job are the most important
• Knowledge of, and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• High ethical standards. Honest and reliable with complete integrity. Practical and ‘down to earth’, good common sense and the all-important sense of humour!
• A commitment to maintaining a positive team culture and striving for excellence
• The flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

He korero mo te turanga

• Be based at the residential home(s) as specified. We operate a fixed fortnightly roster so you will always know in advance what your working hours are.
• Form positive relationships with people living there, helping them to achieve their goals by focusing on their aspirations and strengths
• Work alongside people, supporting them with their everyday living and household tasks, enabling independence, choice, autonomy, and to be part of the community. Assisting with their personal cares, preparing meals, household management, with shopping, leisure, and work activities etc.
• Have a Key Worker Role with specified people contributing to the development and monitoring of support planning
• Follow all systems and processes, house routines, policy, and procedure
• Adhere to the Health and Disability Commission ‘Code of Rights’ for people receiving a health and disability service.
• Keep written information and records as required
• Be an awesome team member

• A commitment to personal and professional development
• A core training programme as well as the opportunity to work towards national qualifications
• Job satisfaction! You'll be part of a motivated team, supporting people towards their aspirations and goals, and to live life to the full!
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Awesome support from management
• A positive and fun environment