Support Worker - Permanent Reliever Nightshift
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
As a member of the Permanent Reliever Team, you get loads of variety in your role as you will be rostered to work across any of our houses.
As a Nightshift Permanent Reliever, you will provide person-centred support in their home where routine is critical; following details plans to meet their needs. During a night shift, you will be providing support to our people who find it challenging to stay asleep overnight, who may need toileting assistance, general supervision to ensure their safety alongside tasks such as cleaning and completing documentation.
If successful, you would be offered a contract with a specific number of weekly guaranteed earnings. As we are a 24/7 operation you would be rostered to work across the same days each week, however, as the role of a Permanent Reliever is to provide cover for both planned and unplanned leave, the actual hours and shifts you work across these days will vary depending on which shifts need covering at that time. These can include a range of morning, afternoon, evening, and sleepover shifts with the priority to being assigned to the Nightshifts (Wakeovers). You will be guaranteed the same two consecutive days off each week and will have the opportunity to pick up extra shifts should you wish to do so.
This position's salary scale is set by pay equity and dependent on qualification level pays between $23.15 and $28.25 per hour.
Nga haora kua tohua | Rostered hours:
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Thursday to Monday
80 hours hands on guaranteed per fortnight
Mō koe | About You
- We are looking for people who are resilient, self-motivated, empathetic, and who have a passion for helping others and making a real difference in people’s lives.
- You'll be a team player, with a positive outlook, able to problem solve using sound judgement and skills to manage risk and make thoughtful decisions.
- 1+ year(s) of relevant work experience minimum and Level 2/3 Health and Wellbeing Qualification is preferred/beneficial
- A willingness to continue developing your skills as a Support Worker (Support Coordinator).
- Candidates will need to complete Police Vetting.
- Adaptability and a flexible approach to the role due to working across multiple services.
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
- 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
- Employment Benefits including discounts to Christchurch City Council Gym and Pool Membership
- A Permanent Reliever $500 Bonus every 6 months
Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!
Applicants must have a NZ full driver’s licence and ability to work in New Zealand.
Please note that the 90-day trial period will apply to any successful applicant who hasn’t previously worked for Hōhepa Canterbury
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.
