Senior Support Staff – Full Time (Wigram)

Location: Christchurch

Hours: Full-time 80 hours per fortnight with Friday & Sat off

Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to grow your career? We’re looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Senior Support Staff member to join our residential team in Wigram.

Why Join Hawksbury?

At Hawksbury Community Living Trust, we provide high-quality residential support for people with learning disabilities. We are committed to person-centred care, inclusion, and community connection.

You’ll be joining a supportive and respectful culture, where our values - Empowering, Respectful, Compassionate, Understanding, Honest- are in embedded in everything we do.

About the Role

As a Senior Support Staff member, you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills and experience to provide exceptional support to people with learning disabilities enabling them to live fulfilling, independent lives in a safe, warm, and home‑like environment.

You’ll be role modelling best practice while encouraging and supporting other team members. You will be part of a supportive and respectful team culture with strong leadership and clinical backup.

What we offer

• Ongoing training and career development 
• Fully funded First Aid, Manual Handling, Falls Prevention & Dysphagia training
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – counselling, financial & career support
• Access to staff discounts with 40+ partner organisations

 What you’ll be doing

 Your day will include a mix of practical assistance and meaningful connection, including:

• Supporting daily routines (shopping, meal preparation, household tasks)
• Providing personal care respectfully and safely
• Supporting community activities and outings
• Encouraging independence, choice, and wellbeing
• Provide support, encouragement and guidance to other support staff

What you will bring

• A positive, respectful attitude toward supporting people with learning disabilities
• Experience providing disability support
• NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 3 or above) or equivalent
• Eagerness to continue learning and developing as a Support Staff member
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy

What you must have

• A full New Zealand driver’s licence (essential)
• The right to work in New Zealand

Important Visa Information

Although Hawksbury is accredited to employ staff on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), we do not have a Job Check for this role and are therefore unable to support visa applications for this position.

Apply Now

If you’re experienced in disability support looking to build a long‑term career in the sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV – applications are reviewed as they are received.

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