Support Worker

About this role

We have x1 permanent part-time position avaliable - 67.5 hours a fortnight

Morning and Afternoon Shifts including some weekends on a 2-week fixed roster

Te mahi angitu - The opportunity

Based at their homes in a complex in Christchurch, you will:

• Help empower our kiritaki/clients to achieve independence, inclusion and quality of life after a brain injury
• Work as part of a team, where no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to positively influence people's lives while making a difference
• Work in partnership with the kiritaki we serve providing support to maximise independence, encourage choice, and participation in activities, adhering at all times to the values of the organisation and active support principles

Ka whakahere mātau kī a koe - What we can offer you

• Pay rate between $24.89 and $31.00 depending on qualifications and experience
• Opportunity to earn while you learn, growing your skills and career with a supportive employer
• 2-week fixed roster
• A friendly team focused work environment where your contribution will be valued
• Staff Discounts
• Easy access to free on-road parking

Ko wai koe - About you

Mau - You will:

• Be committed to working within the mission and vision of the Trust
• Have a strong commitment to actively work within the uara of the Trust:
  • Manaakitaka We care
  • Kauanuanutia We are respectful
  • Kotahitaka We are inclusive
  • Tika me te Pono We do it right
• Be an effective communicator - both written and verbal
• Be able to support kiritaki, motivating them to achieve their goals
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Be able to accept change, adapt to new environments, and compromise
• Have a keen interest in helping others
• Be able to work in partnership with our kiritaki
• Be able to manage your time efficiently and have the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Have a full driver's licence
• Have a keen interest in cooking
• Willing to work within the mission, vision, and values of the organisation
• Previous experience of support work and working with people with disabilities would be advantageous

Mō mātau - About us

We are an independent, charitable organisation driven to help our kiritaki achieve independence, inclusion, and quality of life. Through a full continuum of assessment, rehabilitation and support services delivered when and where they are needed, our highly skilled interdisciplinary team work with our kiritaki and their families/whanau to develop individualised strategies that equip them to find new pathways through life.

We:

• Welcome Tangata Moana, Tangata Tiriti, Tangata Haumi and Mana Whenua
• Welcome people with a disability
• Welcome neurodiverse people
• Welcome people from the Rainbow community; we have taken the Pride Pledge and are members of the Safe Spaces Alliance
• Are carer friendly and accredited with CareWise
• Are breastfeeding friendly and accredited with CanBreastFeed

If you are interested in this opportunity we would love to hear from you.

To view a copy of the position description go: https://careers.lfbit.co.nz