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:

• Overtime pay
• Penal rates

Experience: Support work typ roles: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver’s Licence (Required)
• Health and Wellbeing Certificate (Preferred)