Home Support Workers - Auckland Region

Auckland | www.trademe.co.nz |
Part time and full time opportunities - 2-40 hours per week

$23.38 - $29.10

Auckland locations

Our Home Support service provides individual assistance to children, young people and adults with autism and/or intellectual disability. We provide 1:1 support within their family homes and to access their communities. This role is largely comprised of part time and full time hours (varies from 2 up to 40 hours), which are mainly after school and during weekends.
We have opportunities available Auckland-wide: Central, South, North and West.

In partnership with families, our Home Support staff help people towards living their lives of choice. This can include supporting them with:

 •  Community access, e.g. shopping, joining clubs and teams, attending community events
 •  Independent living and social skills, e.g. handling money, learning the bus route and making friends
 •  Educational goals, e.g. helping with homework, assisting to enroll and achieve at school

The ideal candidate will have:

 •  A Full NZ Driver's Licence
 •  Experience supporting people with disabilities and/or challenging behaviours
 •  Strong communication and commitment to building long lasting, reliable relationships with the people you support and their families
 •  Sufficient fitness for an active role that may involve sports and recreational activities
 •  The ability to use technology effectively to communicate with the team, and to help the people we support connect with their communities and interests

What we offer:

 •  Development opportunities and ongoing training.
 •  A supportive team, respectful and inclusive culture.
 •  A variety of shifts are available.
 •  Pay rates from $23.38 - $29.10 per hour (based on Health and Wellbeing qualifications, or equivalent).

If you're interested in helping people to achieve their goals, increase their independence and engage with their communities, then we want to hear from you today!

For further information, please contact Sara on Sara.Coysh@spectrumcare.org.nz and include reference number 6706.
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