Permanent Relief Support Staff – Full Time

Location: Mosgiel

Pay Rate: $25.99 – $31.10 per hour (depending on qualifications)

Availability: Must be available to work weekends and a variety of shifts

About the Role

We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our Permanent Relief Team (PRT). This team provides support across all shift types, including days, afternoons, evenings, overnight (awake night shift), split shifts, and weekends.

Shifts:

• Shifts may occur on any day, Monday to Sunday.
• Shifts are set by a fortnightly roster.

Hours:

• Minimum guaranteed hours per week: 40

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Supporting people with learning disabilities in everyday activities
• Assisting with shopping, cooking, and household tasks
• Providing personal care
• Facilitating community participation
• Promoting independence and self-directed living
• Ensuring a safe and supportive environment

What We’re Looking For

Requirements

• Genuine passion for supporting others
• Flexibility, compassion, and reliability
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good computer literacy
• Positive and respectful approach to working with people with learning disabilities

Preferred but not required

• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 2 (or equivalent), or at least one year of relevant experience
• Experience working in residential support settings
• Additional relevant qualifications
• Familiarity with Safe Manual Handling, Falls Prevention, and Dysphagia training

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates based on qualifications
• Additional $2.00 per hour for awake night shifts (11:00 pm to 7:00 am)
• Ongoing training and development, including support to complete NZ Certificates in Health and Wellbeing (Levels 2 and 3)
• Fully funded First Aid training, plus Safe Manual Handling, Falls Prevention, and Dysphagia training
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including counselling, financial and career support
• Staff discounts at over 40 partner organisations

About Hawksbury Community Living Trust

At Hawksbury, we are committed to providing high-quality residential support for people with learning disabilities. Our residents are valued members of the community, and we support them to live meaningful, self-directed lives. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation.

If you’re ready to make a real difference and grow your career in a supportive, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today—applications will be reviewed as they are received.