Tohu Ora Residential Services| Intellectual Disability Support WorkerEmerge Aotearoa is a social services organisation providing a range of services to whanau, including Health and Disability, Youth and Emergency Housing. Our kaimahi all have a common goal - helping people realise their potential with the aim of supporting people to live their best life as independently as possible.
Our Tohu Ora, a residential service working under the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003, is looking for a passionate, assertive, confident, and compassionate Support Worker with experience in working with clients with Intellectual Disability to join our Service.
The focus of this role is to empower and support Tangata Whaiora to be independent, maintain their wellness and achieve their goals as we walk alongside them and assist in any way possible. You'll work to support clients with their medication, taking them to work and appointments, and helping them to gain employment and reach their goals.
You'll support and encourage their engagement in planned activities and collaborate with our Care Managers to create and implement reintegration plans.
This role is permanent full-time role 8 Hours per day (40 hours per week) based in Avonhead, Christchurch.
The hours for this service are on a rotating roster Monday to Sunday and include working a mix of AM, PM and Sleep Over shifts between: 7am-3:30pm and 2:30pm-11pm as well as a sleepover shift from 11pm-7:00am.
The role is covered under Pay Equity and remunerates between $24.36 and $29.10 per hour.
We're looking for people who are team players, easy going and want to make a difference and have some life experience. You'll be resilient, have a positive outlook, be patient and empathetic, as well as having initiative and a proactive approach.
You'll be a natural problem solver and enjoy connecting with the community in line with our client's reintegration plan.
Communication skills are vital in this role and a level of fitness is required to encourage and participate in activities with Tangata Whaiora.
To be successful in this role you need to be a team player who enjoys learning about other cultures and bring along the minimum requirements:
Experience working in the community and/or within social services sectorMin 2 years' experience working with people with Intellectual DisabilitiesLevel 4 certificate in Health & Disability (or higher) and/or Health & Wellbeing Certificate Level 4Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to assist clients with relaxation and coping techniquesThe ability to remain calm, practical, and rational when in complex situations or incidentsAvailable to work Monday to Sunday on a rotating roster (mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays)A full New Zealand Driver's LicenseIn addition to driving change within your community, you'll be doing so in a national organisation with opportunities for you to grow and develop. You'll join a group of people that live by our values - which means you can take pride in not just what we achieve, but HOW we achieve it.
Importantly, we advocate for your well-being! With three days of well-being leave on offer, you can proactively manage your health and well-being.
AND finally, you'll want to work here because we are committed to diversity and inclusion. So, you don't have to worry about putting on a fake work persona. Come as you are, and just be YOU!
Me pehea te tono mai | How to apply Click the apply button now and upload your CV and cover letter telling us about yourself! This role will be advertised until 18th May 2024.
Reference # 35152
Posted on 27 Apr 2024
Closes on 18 May 2024 23:55
Location(s) Christchurch
Expertise Domestic, Specialist Injury
Job level(s) Experienced (less than 2 years), Experienced (2 years +)
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