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 license 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]