Support Worker - Part-time One to One Support
What we offer you
We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally. When you join MASH Trust, you’ll benefit from:
- Competitive compensation: Earn between $24.00 and $29.70 per hour, depending on your qualifications.
- Rewarding work: Make a meaningful difference in the life of the person you support.
- Comprehensive training and development: Receive extensive onboarding and ongoing training, including First Aid and de-escalation.
- Career development: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within our organisation.
- Supportive environment: Work within a collaborative team where people support and empower one another.
- Wellbeing benefits: Receive a free annual flu vaccination, comprehensive EAP services, an additional MASH Day and long-service leave from five years.
About the role
We have a permanent part-time opportunity within our Disability Residential team in Palmerston North, providing one-to-one support to a person in their home and community. The role includes supporting them to get out and about in the community and assisting with light household chores.
The person enjoys going to the movies, listening to music and fishing, so this role would suit someone who shares these interests. Experience with fishing would be ideal, but a willingness to learn is just as welcome.
Hours of work
This role is 50 hours per fortnight, working Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00am to 3.00pm. There may also be opportunities for the right candidate to pick up additional casual shifts.
We’re looking for someone with:
- A patient, reassuring and person-centred approach, with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others achieve their goals.
- A full New Zealand Driver Licence.
- Previous experience supporting people with mental health needs would be beneficial.
- A New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, or a willingness to work towards this qualification with support from MASH Trust.
Ready to apply?
We review applications as they are received, so this vacancy may close early if we find the right candidate.
Apply now!
Please note: MASH Trust is not an accredited employer and therefore cannot use the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process.
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