Location: Motueka
Mission: Supporting people to live the best possible life
About Disability Support Services
We are experiencing growth with the development of innovative programs designed around delivering person-centred, family-focused supports, which provides you with the opportunity to work in an environment that is varied, fun, rewarding and will sometimes bring a challenge to your day. We can guarantee no two days will ever be the same!
At Disability Support Services (DSS) we create opportunities for people with a disability to live great lives reflecting their personal aspirations and choices. While most of our work is with people with disabilities; we also work with people with complex support needs, who present with challenging behaviour, and may have involvement with disability, mental health, youth justice, addictions, and Oranga Tamariki.
About the role
This is a permanent part time position working Saturday and Sunday, every second weekend, from 7.00AM to 3.30PM.
We are looking for positive people, who can work with children and adults, to become part of our proactive supportive teams, usually in residential and respite homes. It will be important that you appreciate the importance of working cohesively as part of a team, following set plans and understand the importance of consistency in assisting people to achieve quality life outcomes.
About you
We're looking for people who have the following:
A sense of humour
Good social skills and the ability to relate well to others
The ability to work with people who present with challenging behaviours
Diversity to work with a range of people with differing levels of support needs
The ability to maintain confidentiality, be tactful and sensitive in dealing with people
Commitment to professional development
An ability to work actively as part of a team and individually to ensure service quality
A current full driver's licence (preferably to drive both automatic and manual vehicles)
Good English language ability (written and spoken)
Basic maths and computing skills
Confidence in assisting with personal cares
Energy and enthusiasm
Your hourly rate will be $19.80 to $24.50 dependent upon your qualifications as recognised under the Care and Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlement Act 2017.
This position is classified by Immigration as ANZSCO 423111 and applicants for this position must be NZ or Australian Citizens, or have NZ Permanent Residency, or a valid NZ work visa.
Appointment and ongoing employment will be conditional upon criminal record/police checks - you must declare any convictions and/ or pending charges on your application form. This will include checks under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.
How to apply
For enquiries please contact our recruitment team on ********** or 03 546 1274.
Keen to apply now, its easy. Please click 'apply now' and complete our online application form.
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Applications close: Thursday, 28 March 2019.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
