Hawksbury

1:1 Support Staff – Full Time


  • 80 hours per fortnight, 7 days off per fortnight
  • Avonhead, Christchurch
  • $23.99 - $29.10 per hour (depending on qualifications)

About the role:

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives? Join our team as a full-time Support Staff member at our home in Avonhead, Christchurch. 

With this role you will be working as part of the house supporting residents with their everyday activities, including shopping, meal preparation, household chores, personal support, and community outings. 

This individual is a warm-hearted, middle-aged man with a passion for animals, gardening, and keeping vehicles spotless. He thrives on social interactions, loves meeting new friends, and cherishes building lasting friendships. He is always ready to lend a hand, whether it's tending to your garden, caring for his pet, or giving your car a thorough clean. He requires hands-on support to continue doing what he loves and making a positive impact in the community.

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.
  • Great communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Goodcomputer skills.

What we can offer

  • 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 time off the floor to complete your fully funded First aid certificate in addition to Safe Manual Handling, Falls Prevention and Dysphagia training.
  • Free Employee Assistant programme, offering counselling, finance guidance, planning and career direction.
  • Access to discounts at 40+ locations.

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 difference, we encourage you to apply. Applications will be processed promptly, so don't wait to join our team.

Hawksbury Community Living Trust is an equal opportunity employer.

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Full Time

Job no: CMAK50143

Location: Christchurch

Closing Date: Sunday, 6 April 2025