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Experienced Disability Support Worker – Lifestyle Coach
Te Roopu Taurima. Support people with intellectual and physical disabilities to live meaningful, independent lives .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in supporting individuals with disabilities to achieve independence and personal goals, while maintaining accurate records and effective communication within a team. Holds a Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing and possesses a full New Zealand driver's licence.
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Experience Supporting People With DisabilitiesBehaviour SupportMental HealthStrong Communication SkillsPerson-Centred Approach
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Hard Skills
Support Daily RoutinesCooking AssistanceBudgeting AssistanceCommunity ParticipationSocial Connections SupportAppointment SupportActivity SupportRecord Maintenance
Soft Skills
EncouragementIndependence Promotion
Certifications & Qualifications
Level 3 New Zealand Certificate In Health And Wellbeing
Industry Keywords
Community-Based SupportComplex NeedsTrauma-Informed CareYouth WorkSocial Services
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support people with intellectual and physical disabilities to live meaningful, independent lives
- Support daily routines and household tasks
- Assist with cooking, shopping and budgeting
- Encourage community participation and social connections
- Support appointments and activities
- Help people develop skills and achieve personal goals
- Promote wellbeing, choice and independence
- Maintain accurate records and communicate with the wider team
- Work rostered shifts across services operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least 2 years' experience in New Zealand supporting people with disabilities or in a related community-based support role
- Experience working independently and supporting people with complex needs
- Experience in behaviour support, mental health, youth work, social services, or trauma-informed care
- A Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent qualification or experience)
- A full New Zealand driver's licence
- Strong communication skills and a person-centred approach
- Availability to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
- Legal right to work in New Zealand; visa sponsorship is not available
- Satisfactory pre-employment screening, including professional referee checks, right-to-work verification, driver's licence check, criminal history checks, pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing, ACC history check, and qualification or certification verification
Benefits
Comp & perks- Support to gain further NZQA qualifications
- Career development opportunities
- Free life and trauma insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Counselling, health coaching, financial and legal support
- Access to Rongoā Māori services
- Staff discounts across 50+ New Zealand brands
- Supportive, values-based workplace
- Competitive pay rates based on recognised Care and Support Worker qualifications