Support Worker
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Community Services · Dunedin, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25.08 - $30.43/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
Dunedin-area residential support work is on offer through a community living trust that supports people with learning disabilities. The vacancy is full-time in the Permanent Relief Team, at 40 hours a week, and applicants must hold the right to work in New Zealand.
Shifts differ widely, covering days, afternoons, evenings, awake nights, split shifts and weekends. Expect a safe, warm, home-like setting that puts person-centred care, inclusion and community connection first. The trust is an Accredited Employer. It is prepared to support AEWV sponsorship applications for appropriately experienced and qualified candidates, and the job is approved at skill level 4.
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Key Responsibilities
- Back up people's daily routines, such as shopping, meals and housework
- Offer personal care respectfully and safely
- Go along on community activities and outings
- Encourage independence, choice and wellbeing
- Work to support plans
- Keep accurate records
Requirements & Eligibility
- A respectful, person-centred attitude towards people with learning disabilities
- Sensible, and able to work alone
- Clear communicator who relates well to others
- Computer skills at a good level
- Either experience as a Support Worker / Caregiver / Healthcare Assistant in NZ, or a Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 2 or higher)
- Able to work weekends and varied shifts
- A full New Zealand driver's licence (essential), plus the right to work in New Zealand
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