About the job

This part time Support Worker role is based in an IDEA Services residence in Levin. NOTE: you will have a fixed schedule of shifts for a working fortnight that will stay the same.NOTE: we have a variety of part time shift schedules available. Some are for a small number of regular hours, some have a larger number of regular hours. Why not apply and see if your availability and our needs match?Each shift schedule will ask you to work some hours during the Monday-to-Friday week. There are also shifts to work each Saturday and Sunday.The IDEA Services team in Levin are looking for people full of energy and resilience to join in. If you are looking for varied work where no two days are the same and want to make a difference to people's lives in our community, please read on. We have more than one vacancy and offer an immediate start.Ideally, you will be committed to adhering to person-centred support, but confident to deal with the changing nature of the role and the sometimes challenging and complex behaviours. This is a rewarding role where personal development and quality of life is dependent on you, so the ability to build a good rapport and a compassionate nature is a must-have.In return, you will be given stimulating and meaningful work where you will be supported by a team of committed and supportive Support Workers and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others. To find out more about being a Support Worker with IDEA Services, please visit our 'Join our Support Crew' page.What's on offer?

• Opportunities to build your long-term career in the disability sector
• Salary based on qualifications with a clear salary progression as you learn
• Ongoing support to achieve your National certificates in Health and Wellbeing
• Generous long-service leave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service.
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme
• A generous insurance package that kicks in after two years of service
• FREE Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
• $22.49-$28.25 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications

What will you bring?

• Calm and composed with a 'can-do' attitude
• Resilience and perseverance
• Willingness to learn

IDEA Services is New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities. We support adults of all ages to live in their own homes and enjoy life as a member of their community. Our services are founded on IHC's absolute commitment to the people we support and their families/whanau to have a good life. IDEA Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the IHC Group which is made up of our charitable programmes and three wholly-owned subsidiaries, including the provision of housing and tenancy services.To Apply: Please submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. You will be asked to upload your CV and complete an online application process.IDEA Services Ltd is an accredited Immigration AEWV employer, and is New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities.The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.