OAMARU SUPPORT WORKER - FULL TIME
Closes: 21 April, 2023 at 5:00 PM
SUPPORT WORKER – OAMARU
The position offered is FULL TIME - hours as rostered.
30-40 Hours per week. Must be able to complete a weekend shift
As Community Care Trust operates a 24/7 service to our community, our support workers are required to work on a rotating roster, which generally offers two consecutive rostered days off per week.
NB: This position requires Personal Care for our supported person.
Whilst we are looking for someone with experience in support work, we would be more than happy to train a person with a caring, empathic, and positive/bubbly outlook on life to ensure our supported person/s get the very best our service has to offer.
Training will be offered to employees to allow them to obtain the required certificates and earning potential.
Wage rates start at $22.70 to $28.25 per hour gross taxable, depending on your level of qualification.
ABOUT US:
CCT is a longstanding organisation with our roots in Otago and Southland, and more recently North Otago & Canterbury, with a reputation for ‘walking the talk.’ We have been providing support to people for a long time, but always bring a fresh and innovative approach to all that we do! Our team are an integral part of the magic, and bring a forward-thinking, collaborative approach with a strong desire to make a difference. This is support work – but probably not as you know it.
ABOUT THE JOB:
You will be supporting people in their homes encouraging them to meet others, assisting them to achieve new goals, building new skills, and supporting them to have a better link to their community.
Our work is varied, as we partner with a range of people including people with an intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, youth, dual diagnosis, and people with a disability that have committed a criminal offence.
On the job training will be given to ensure you understand and love your role, and we will support you to complete a level 3 Health & Wellbeing qualification, opening opportunities for pay increases and further growth and development.
If this sounds like you and you want to be part of the supportive, professional and fun team, we would like to talk with you about employment with the Community Care Trust (CCT) covering the Oamaru district.
An immediate start is preferred, but willing to work with you on the commencement timeframe.
The serious stuff…
To work for us you must:
- Hold a current First Aid Certificate (or be willing to complete one)
- Hold a FULL current NZ Driver License
- Be legally eligible to work in New Zealand
- Have a valid visa with a minimum of 12 months until expiry
- The availability of a road legal motor vehicle for work related travel is required, with mileage costs to be reimbursed.
Our organisation has a strong commitment to safeguarding children and any employees will be vetted to a level appropriate to the role for which they have applied.
Go ahead and apply now. We can fill you in about what makes us unique at an interview or holler if you have any questions by contacting one of the People and Capability team at recruit@cct.org.nz or call 0800 800 001 and ask for David or Frankie.
Applications close 5pm Friday 21st April 2023. Due to the fast-paced nature of our work vacancy close dates may be subject to change.
