Support Worker - LLDS (Day Service), Nelson, Permanent part-time

• This position gives the opportunity to bring your unique skills and interest to a role that is both fulfilling and meaningful.
• If you - re looking for a role where your skills and interests can truly make a positive impact, then join us. Bring your passion and let - s create a more inclusive empowering world together, enabling good lives.
• This isn - t just a job but an opportunity to grow personally and professionally. You will gain hands on experience, support and training while making a real difference every day.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will support the people who access their community and feel included in the community in which they live. Our staff provide full day, or half day sessions of stimulating, challenging and individually meaningful fun activities. These include, but are not limited to; sport, art and craft and music and sensory activities.

You - ll be working approximately 70 hours per fortnight (0.875 FTE) and the hours are8.30AM to 4.00PM (Monday to Friday). Your hourly rate will be $25.37 to $31.13 dependent on experience and qualifications.

About the Team/Service/ Location

At Live Life Disability Services (LLDS) Day Services, we believe that each person is unique and will have their own ambitions and goals.

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.

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About you

As a Support Worker, 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.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 05 April 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Lee Nicholson (Registered Nurse LDSS) lee.nicholson@nmdhb.govt.nz .  

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We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.