Support Worker - Lamb and Marker Service

at  Hhepa Canterbury

Mō mātou | About Hōhepa
Working at Hōhepa, is different from the average, you become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers, and contractors who all have a common goal - helping people to reach their full potential and lead enriched and meaningful lives in a holistic, supportive environment. We are a community leader providing services and support for people living with an intellectual disability to live their best lives and find a valued place in our society. Inspired by Dr Rudolf Steiner’s principles of anthroposophy, we seek to understand each person and situation as unique, not a one size fits all philosophy.
Mō te tūranga | About the Role
Lamb and Marker Service, situated at Hōhepa’s primary campus in Somerfield, offers specialized care and support to seven individuals with significant support requirements, dementia, and intellectual disabilities. Being a service staffed by two caregivers, we are in search of empathetic individuals who possess vital caregiving experience or its equivalent.
You will be energetic, empathetic and able to work alongside this person focussing on creating a life of rich and diverse experiences while being able to read situations, problem solve and apply boundaries or offer space. Daily tasks include supporting with daily routines while encouraging independence to develop skills and personal growth. You will have the confidence to support personal cares, cooking, medication administration, and household tasks. You will be passionate about supporting and extending people’s ability to access and be part of their wider community. If you are looking for a new challenge this could be the opportunity for you.
This position’s salary scale is set by pay equity and dependant on qualification level, pays between $23.15 and $28.25 per hour.

Nga haora kua tohua | Rostered hours:

• Sunday to Thursday 7am to 3pm

Total Hours per fortnight: 80
Mō koe | About You

To thrive in a Support Worker role at Lamb and Marker Service you will be/have:

• Self-motivated, energetic and flexible with a high level of initiative.
• A team player - Work closely with and supporting your colleagues, creating a great team environment.
• A kind nature with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn and continue to develop your skills as a support worker.
• A commitment to upholding the pinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of the role.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in the industry or relevant experience in providing support to individuals.
• A NZ Certificate Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) or relevant qualification

Nga hua o te mahi ki a Hōhepa | Benefits of working at Hōhepa

At Hōhepa, as part of our team you will:

• Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters
• Enjoy a great person to-staff ratio, allowing for more personalised support
• Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Receive ongoing support for your professional and career development
• Support to complete a NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level, 2, 3 or 4
• Long service leave
• Christchurch City Council Gym and Pool Membership discounts

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!

To thrive in a Support Worker role at Lamb and Marker Service you will be/have:

• Self-motivated, energetic and flexible with a high level of initiative.
• A team player - Work closely with and supporting your colleagues, creating a great team environment.
• A kind nature with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn and continue to develop your skills as a support worker.
• A commitment to upholding the pinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of the role.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in the industry or relevant experience in providing support to individuals.
• A NZ Certificate Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) or relevant qualificatio