Support Coordinator - Bev Morrisey Service

About Hohepa

Working at Hohepa, 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. 

About the Role

We have an opportunity to join one of our support worker teams. You would be supporting six people in our Bev Morrisey service. It is a slower paced, relaxed service. The people living there enjoy getting out into the community for coffees and travelling out of the city for day trips on the weekend. 

As a Support Coordinator at Hohepa you will have a kind nature and can-do attitude, remembering it’s the little things that matter. You will be supporting people with disabilities in a range of settings including in their home, out in the community and at our day services. The people we support love getting out into the community, whether its shopping, beach walks, coffee and cake outings, visiting friends, supporting the Crusaders, going to markets and fairs, or heading to the pub for a pint, to name just a few. 

The people we support have varying levels of need, and daily tasks vary from service to service but may include cooking, cleaning, medication administration, stores purchasing, personal cares, as well as facilitating community participation, recreational activities, and supporting people to achieve their goals. You may also provide person-centred support in homes where routine is critical; following details plans to meet the needs of the people.

Roster:

Week one:

• Sunday:      8am to 8.30pm (1hr break)
• Monday:      7am to 9am, 4pm to 8pm
• Tuesday      7am to 9am, 4pm to 9.30pm, 9.30pm to 6.30am SO
• Wednesday:      6.30am to 9am, 4pm to 8pm

Week two:

• Sunday:      8am to 8.30pm (1hr break)
• Monday:      7am to 9am, 4pm to 8pm
• Tuesday      7am to 9am, 4pm to 9.30pm, 9.30pm to 6.30am SO
• Wednesday:      6.30am to 9am, 4pm to 8pm

Total awake hours per fortnight: 63

Total sleep hours per fortnight: 18

Total hours per fortnight - 81

About You

Your aroha and approach is what really matters at Hohepa – previous experience is not a prerequisite because we provide on-the-job training. You will either be an experienced Support Worker looking for a change or you are simply looking for a career where your enthusiasm and passion for helping others will make a real difference in people’s lives. To thrive in a Support Coordinator role at Hohepa you will be:

• 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. 

Benefits of working at Hohepa

At Hohepa, 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 

If you have a disability, then please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.

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

Applicants must have a full driver’s licence and ability to work in New Zealand.