[ref. f00044317] Support Staff – Full Time (Jamell) - Christchurch
Full-time: 80 hours per fortnight
- Regular Hours: 3pm -11pm week 1 | 7am – 3pm Week 3
- Regular Days Off: Monday and Sunday each week.
- Pay Range: $23.99 to $29.10 per hour (based on qualifications
About the role:
Join our team as a full-time Support Staff member based in Avonhead, Christchurch, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents in a warm, home-like setting.
You'll support them with everyday activities such as shopping, meal preparation, household chores, personal care, and community outings. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to build trusted relationships and provide compassionate, person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs.
Note: Although 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 (essential).
- Great communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ongoing development opportunities. If you haven't already completed NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 2 and 3, we will support you to complete these.
- Paid training time – First Aid, Safe Manual Handling, Falls Prevention, Dysphagia
- Free Employee Assistance Programme – counselling, financial guidance, career planning
- Discounts at 40+ location
About Hawksbury Community Living Trust:
At Hawksbury, we are dedicated to providing quality residential support for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Our residents are valued members of the community, and we empower them to achieve their life goals. As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity and inclusion in our workforce.
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.