Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Live
Life Disability Support
Mission: Supporting people to live the best
possible life
Hours: 0.4 FTE (32 hours per fortnight)
Shifts: Friday and Saturday (7.00AM to 3.30PM)
Status: Permanent part-time position
Location: Nelson
Salary: $24.41 to $30.17
Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
Maybe you - ve worked in a care/support role before, or perhaps it - s a totally new avenue you - re keen to explore. All we ask is that you bring a positive attitude, problem solving skills and an empathy-driven manner. Working with us at Live Life Disability Support will enhance your life as well as those you are supporting.
You - ll be helping with residential in-home assistance, but you - ll also be there in full support of out-of-home experiences and day activities - whether that - s attending a rugby game, going out shopping or a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Your role is all about helping someone gain independence and autonomy, while getting the most out of life. Knowing you - re making a positive impact in someone - s life can truly have the same effect on your own.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
You will understand the importance of consistency in assisting people to achieve a great life and have a good understanding of how you as a person will contribute to the team.
Previous experience in the disability field and/or community work may be an advantage; however, if you have the passion to work within this area we offer in-service training with ongoing professional development towards a national qualification.
We - re looking for people who have:
- A sense of humour
- Good social skills and the ability to relate well to others
- The ability to work with people who present with challenging behaviours
- Diversity to work with a range of people with differing levels of support needs
- The ability to maintain confidentiality, be tactful and sensitive in dealing with people
- Commitment to professional development
- An ability to work actively as part of a team and individually to ensure service quality
- A current full driver - s licence (preferably to drive both automatic and manual vehicles)
- Good English language ability (written and spoken)
- Basic computing skills
- Confidence in assisting with personal cares
- Energy and enthusiasm.
- This role is classified by Immigration as ANZSCO 423111 and applicants for this position must be NZ or Australian Citizens, or have NZ Permanent Residency, or a valid NZ work visa.
Appointment and ongoing employment will be conditional upon criminal record/police checks - you must declare any convictions and/or pending charges on your application form. This will include checks under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.
https://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system/pay-equity-settlements/care-and-support-workers-pay-equity-settlement/pay-equity-and-qualification-equivalencies/qualifications-assessed-equivalence
Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
At Live Life Disability Support (LLDS), we support people with disabilities to live great lives that reflect their personal aspirations and choices. LLDS provides support to over 250 people in a variety of residential settings across the Nelson/Tasman and Marlborough regions.
Our objective is to provide support and social opportunities through activities that maximise and maintain life skills and enhance self-esteem and wellbeing. The services we deliver are based on the belief that all people are equal and therefore people with a disability have a fundamental right to be respected, accepted and valued in their community for who they are.
Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For
general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539
5748.
For role related enquiries please contact Angela Andrews Group Leader Complex and Individual Services angela.andrews@nmdhb.govt.nz
Apply now, it - s easy.
Please complete our online application form.
https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz
Ref: N24-377
Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.