Support Worker - Supported Independent Living
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 - $29.70 per hour, based on your qualifications
- Full-time - 80 hours per fortnight based in Palmerston North
- Rewarding Work: Make a positive difference in the lives of the people you support and contribute to the wider community.
- Comprehensive Training and Development: We're a learning organisation committed to your growth. You'll receive extensive on-boarding and ongoing training, including First Aid, De-escalation.
- Career Advancement: Opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organisation
- Supportive Environment: Enjoy an excellent working environment with a strong, collaborative team atmosphere where we empower each other.
- Wellness Benefits: Receive a free yearly flu vaccination to support your health, comprehensive EAP services, additional MASH day and long service leave starting from 5 years.
Position: Full-time, Palmerston North – This would suit someone based in Palmerston North.
As a Support Worker in the Supported Independent Living (SIL) team, you'll walk alongside people in their day-to-day lives — supporting them to build confidence, make choices, connect with others, and live as independently as possible.
This is full-time permanent POOL position. As a POOL staff member, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring continuous support by covering gaps due to annual leave and training. While your shift pattern will vary, you'll receive your schedule of 40 hours per fortnight in advance. Flexibility is key for this role, as you must be available to work both AM and PM shifts, weekdays, and weekends.
Skills and Experience:
- A Passion for People: Be patient, friendly, and kind, with the ability to understand, communicate, and genuinely connect with people
- Experience: Relevant work or lived experience preferred
- Empathy & Understanding: An understanding of Enabling Good Lives Principles.
- Team Player: Professional, honest, and a reliable team-player with a flexible mindset.
- Driver Licence: A Full NZ Driver Licence and a registered and warranted reliable vehicle is essential to transport our people we support. We reimburse for mileage.
Ready to Apply?
We review applications as they are received, so this role may close earlier if we find the right candidate.
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Please note: MASH Trust is not an accredited employer and therefore cannot use The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process.
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