About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and resilient support worker to join our team to make a difference with young adults to increase their independence and have fun.
- Supporting people in residential homes to increase their quality of life
- We offer competitive pay rates
- Flexibility – choose your availability and shifts to suit your lifestyle and needs
- Supportive team
- Comprehensive on-boarding and training programmes available
About Us
Complex Staffing Solutions is a temporary, fixed term or long term staffing placement service provider in the disability and Mental Health sector.
About You – Who is an appropriate applicant?
We are looking for Support Worker with a can-do attitude, who can work with individuals as part of a productive support team. You will follow individual plans and understand the importance of consistency in assisting people to achieve a great life. We are looking for people who have:
- Patience, resilience, and flexibility
- Good social skills and ability to relate well to others
- The ability to work with people who present with challenging behaviours
- Commitment to professional development
- An ability to work actively as part of a team and individually to ensure service quality
- Good English language ability (written and spoken)
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- A current full driver’s licence or working towards it.
- NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (level 2 to 4) or equivalent is preferred but this is not mandatory
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- NZQA Certificate in Health & Wellbeing, or relevant experience in the community or social services sector.
- Knowledge of disability services, mental health and addiction services, safety legislation, and sector standards.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation focused on empowering youth.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
Appointment and ongoing employment will be conditional upon criminal records/police checks – you must declare any convictions and/or pending charges on your application form. This will include checks under the Childrens Act 2014 and may include CYRAS vetting via Oranga Tamariki for some roles
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $24.00 – $29.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability
Supplementary Pay:
Experience: Support work typ roles: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver’s Licence (Required)
- Health and Wellbeing Certificate (Preferred)
