Support Worker - McDougall Service
About Hōhepa
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
McDougall Service has moved to a recently renovated home located at the Hōhepa main campus in Somerfield. McDougall is home to 5 gentlemen who are semi-independent, they are between 40 - 60 years of age who are all social and have a passion to be apart of the community and involved in activities. The gentlemen have a variety of different interest from one another but also enjoy coming together as a flat mates to go on outings with one another or just being in each others company. This interests ranges from the listening to music of the classics such as ABBA, Neil Diamond and Kenny Rogers, and of course watching a musical from the Phantom of the Opera to Mama Mia! Other interest are Star Wars, Picnics, Art, Bowling or visiting friends and families.
The people we support in McDougall Service have lived or known each other for a long period of time and have created a very caring and social home.
In this role you will be energetic, empathetic and able to work alongside the people we support whilst focusing 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.
Rostered hours: Please confirm which position you would like to apply for via your Cover Letter
Position 1: Wednesday to Saturday 3pm - 9pm / 48 hours per fortnight
Position 2: Wednesday to Saturday 7am to 3pm / 64 hours per fortnight
About You
Your aroha and approach is what really matters at Hōhepa – 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 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
- Untamed Organic Vegetable discount
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.
Please note, at Hōhepa the role of a Support Coordinator is what is often referred to in the wider healthcare sector as a Support Worker. We feel that the title Support Coordinator better reflects the nature of the role, which requires working in partnership with the people receiving support to ensure we are achieving our organisation mission of every life fully lived.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
