Support Staff – Full Time (Condell)

• Full-time: 80 hours per fortnight
• Regular Days Off: Tuesday and Wednesday off each week
• Pay Range:  $24.35 to $29.54 per hour (based on qualifications

About the role:

Join our team as a full-time Support Staff member based in Papanui, Christchurch, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents in a warm, home-like setting. 

You’ll support them with everyday activities such as shopping, meal preparation, household chores, personal care, and community outings. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to build trusted relationships and provide compassionate, person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs.

Please note: The shifts are a mixture of morning and evenings. If you would like to view a copy of the roster before applying, please email jobs@hawksbury.co.nz and include the job reference in your message.

Note: Although Hawksbury is accredited to hire staff on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), we do not have a Job Check for this position so cannot support applicant with the visa process.

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

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 training time – First Aid, Safe Manual Handling, Falls Prevention, Dysphagia
• Free Employee Assistance Programme – counselling, financial guidance, career planning
• Discounts at 40+ location

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.

Please note: We will be reviewing applications and interviewing as they are received. If we find the right candidate, this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date.