Position: Permanent Part Time, 60 Hours a fortnight (2-week rotating roster) - Every second weekend off

Week 1: Tue, Wed, Sat and Sun - Shift time: 7am-3.15pm

Week 2: Tue, Wed, Thur and Fri - Shift time: 7am-3.15pm

Te Whiwhinga Mahi/The Opportunity

You will be supporting a client in their own home in Northern suburb of Christchurch, as part of a small, dedicated team. This role involves providing all aspects of personal care, including complex care needs, administering medication via feeding tube, tracheostomy cares, passive movements, exercises, and supporting the client to work towards their person-centred goals.

Support staff will also assist with household management tasks, including general housework and laundry.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, trustworthy, and able to use good judgement while supporting the client to access their community and achieve greater independence, inclusion, and quality of life following a Traumatic Brain Injury.

Our client is seeking an exceptional team where genuine and authentic connections can develop over time. The ideal person will have a good sense of humour, be fun to be around, and be comfortable around small dogs.

Due to operational requirements, preference will be given to candidates who live within 15 km of the service location. (Northern Suburb of Christchurch)

Ka whakahere matau ki a koe / What we can offer you

- A pay rate between $24.89 and $31.00, depending on your qualifications and experience
- Full training and support, including a comprehensive two-week orientation and training period while supernumerary
- Support to gain aCareerforce qualification
- The opportunity to further develop your skills and career within a caring profession
- A friendly, team-focused work environment
- A stable, supportive, and accommodating team
- A two-week fixed roster, with every second weekend off
- Work where you are valued and supported




- Staff discounts
- Travel allowance and mileage
- Wellbeing perks, including morning tea provided
- A supportive team environment, including 24/7 support
- Ability to pick up additional shifts

Ko wai koe / About you We are looking for someone who is compassionate, reliable, and committed to supporting people to live as independently as possible. You will bring good insight, sound judgement, and a willingness to learn clinical tasks as part of a supportive team environment.

You will ideally have

- Effective communication skills
- Reliability, honesty, and trustworthiness
- Valuable insight, initiative, and sound judgement
- A willingness and ability to learn clinical tasks and follow care plans accurately
- A genuine interest in supporting others
- The ability to work in partnership with clients, whanau, and the wider support team
- A person-centred approach that promotes independence, choice, initiation, and participation in everyday activities
- Strong time management skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
- A full driver's licence
- A willingness to work within the mission, vision, and values of the organisation
- Previous experience in support work essential, working with people with disabilities would be advantageous, but full training will be provided

Mo tatou/About us We are an independent, charitable organisation driven to help our clients achieve independence, inclusion, and quality of life after a brain or spinal cord injury. Through a full continuum of assessment, rehabilitation and support services delivered when and where they are needed, our highly skilled interdisciplinary team work with our clients and their families/whanau to develop individualised strategies that equip them to find new pathways through life.

To view the position description please go to:[email protected]

If you are interested in this opportunity we would love to hear from you.

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