Support Worker
Visa sponsorship
Community Services · Tauranga, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $30/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Helping a client maintain an active, independent life is the purpose of this Support Worker vacancy in Tauranga. You will join an established 24/7 support team assisting with personal care, routines, professional commitments, family life and travel when needed.
The roster includes day, afternoon, evening and overnight sleepover shifts. Reliable communication with colleagues and respect for the client’s priorities, privacy and independence are central to the work. Overseas applicants requiring employer-supported work visas may be considered for sponsorship, subject to eligibility.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist personal care and everyday activities while maintaining agreed schedules and routines
- Coordinate consistently with the 24/7 team and share relevant information
- Support work, professional, family and travel commitments
- Drive and accompany the client to appointments and activities
- Provide positive companionship within professional boundaries
- Follow individual care plans and procedures and adapt appropriately to changing needs
- Use initiative to address everyday practical difficulties
- Work rostered day, afternoon, evening and overnight shifts including sleepovers
- Attend role-specific training and provide consistent attendance and support
- Maintain a safe and respectful environment
- Protect the client’s independence and priorities throughout support
Requirements & Eligibility
- Disability support, healthcare, personal care or community support experience is preferred
- Minimum NZQA Health and Wellbeing Level 3, or willingness to work towards it
- A valid driver's licence is essential
- Reliability, honesty, trustworthiness and professional conduct
- Strong interpersonal communication and a positive engaging manner
- Practical judgement and common sense with calm responses to change
- Personal accountability and collaboration within a 24/7 team
- Accurate adherence to care plans, routines and instructions
- A hands-on approach and flexibility as schedules or support needs change
- Availability for days, afternoons, evenings and overnight sleepovers
- Availability for at least two weekend shifts each month
- Capacity to work approximately 35 hours per week across approximately 2–4 rostered shifts per week
- Willingness to train and develop skills, with respect for the client’s independence, privacy and priorities
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