Support Worker Job - Tauranga

Part Time

Job description

Care on Call is passionate about supporting people in the community and we take pride in the personalised service we deliver to clients and the staff we work with.

We are seeking a well-spoken, positive, and empathetic individual who understands the complexities of challenging behaviours and can offer patient, thoughtful support—particularly on difficult days.

We are seeking a fantastic support worker who has:

• A strong understanding of and experience with intellectual disabilities and dementia
• Experience working with children
• Ability to work collaboratively within a care team
• Availability for evenings and sleepovers (outside of school hours)
• Good comprehension of directions and ability to follow tasks accurately

What we need from you:

Have consistent and long-term availability (we like to ensure continuity with our clients)
A current, clean full driver’s licence
Minimum of Level 2 Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent)
The legal right to work in NZ
Previous experience as a caregiver/support worker with similar clients
To be reliable, punctual, honest and caring

What we can offer you:

24/7 support and a local office and manager
Access to some of the latest technology and resources available within the healthcare sector
Great hourly rates in line with the pay equity settlement
Annual leave, sick leave, and Kiwisaver contributions on top of your hourly rate
Access to a range of training resources and support to achieve NZQA-recognised qualifications
Comprehensive induction and personalised client training.
Free yearly flu vaccinations
Access to a free mobile smartphone (if required). Some conditions do apply
A company that values and supports you. We aim to get to know each staff member personally so you will never be just a number with us.

If you fit the above requirements, please apply with your CV today!

Please note only support workers currently living in Tauranga with qualifications will be shortlisted.

Required skills

driver's licence children dementia care team health and wellbeing intellectual disabilities nz nzqa-recognised qualifications kiwisaver flu vaccinations caregiver/support worker pay equity settlement mobile smartphone

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