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Support Worker – Permanent and Casual


Come live in affordable Thames – gateway to the Coromandel Coast

Work for an experienced empowering leader

Make a difference in people’s lives.

About the role:

  • It’s an exciting time to come and join the team at The Supported Life Style Hauraki Trust. Our welcoming environment is thriving

  • We are proud of the work we do in our community supporting life stylers to live as independently as possible.

This role will: 

  • Provide support to individuals with disabilities in their daily activities, including intimate cares, assistance with meal prep and household tasks with some medication administration.

  • Foster a safe and supportive environment that encourages personal growth and development

  • Assist Life Stylers in community activities, social outings, and recreational activities.

  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals, whānau, and their Team Leaders to ensure coordinated care and well-rounded support.

  • Document Life Stylers progress, activities and any other incidents according to protocols.

  • Maintain a high level of empathy, patience, and understanding while addressing the unique needs of each life styler.

  • Promote independence and self confidence by encouraging life stylers to make choices and develop life skills.


About you:

Some experience in support work would be beneficial but not a must. You’ll have a desire to learn and grow within a supportive team environment.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all from the community. You are open minded, empathetic and love dealing with people.

You must have a full driver’s licence and be able to clear our police and reference checking process.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand

What we offer:

This is a full-time or Casual position working a 4 on 4 off rotating roster

Employees of the Trust enjoy a free meal every day, discounts at local stores, free entry at the local gym between 10am-6pm and the local swimming pool.

Great schools, small welcoming community, beaches, fishing and hiking all at your doorstep.

Our values are Respect, Integrity Courage and Inclusiveness – so if you want to live and breathe these values as well as bring great outcomes to our community then we want to hear from you.

For more information, email [email protected]