Support Staff – 1:1 Part Time (Kaiapoi)

• Tuesday and Wednesday off each week.
• 59 hours per fortnight
• Kaiapoi
• $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 part-time Support Staff member at one of our homes in Kaiapoi.

This role will be working one on one with a lady who is very active and requires low level stimulating engaging activities and support. You will need to be able to use your initiative and recognise when she requires quiet time and or potentially engage in activities, outings, domestic chores and things that provide opportunities for growth and development. A patient and engaging demeanour will ensure you develop a trusting bond with this delightful lady. Part of your role will require you to proactively encourage and support her with planning and attending these activities.

With this role you may be supporting our other residents with their everyday activities, including shopping, meal preparation, household chores, personal support, and community outings.

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).
• Good computer 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 Learning 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.

Be a person who makes a difference in someone’s life. ”Join the Hawksbury Team”