Support Workers - Live Life Disability Support (Nelson)

• Do you enjoy getting out in the community, going for walks, cooking, art, music, dance, shopping, movies and sports?
• Have fun whilst supporting disabled people to live a great life
• Learn new skills and gain qualifications on the job
• Earn $24.41 to $30.17 an hour
• Nelson, Tasman, Motueka location

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

You’ll be helping people to join in community activities and events, drive people to appointments and catch-ups, as well as supporting people with their personal care and household jobs. Knowing you’re making a positive impact in someone’s life can truly have the same effect on your own. 

We have a variety of positions available working a range of shifts and hours including weekends. 

• Your hourly rate will be $24.41 to $30.17 an hour, dependent upon your qualifications as recognized under the Care and Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlement Act 2017.
• Sleepovers (10.00PM to 7.00AM) are paid at the adult minimum wage rate. 

If you’re looking for a role that benefits you as well as those you’ll be around each day, this is it.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

Applicants must have a full NZ Drivers License and be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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 Children Act 2014.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Live Life Disability Support Services (LDSS) provide support to people who have disabilities to live great lives in the Nelson Marlborough community. 

We support people to manage their day to day lives in ways and at times that work for them. The people we support have a wide range of abilities, gifts and challenges. We actively encourage people to pursue their dreams and try out new experiences, and can guarantee that no two days working at Live Life DSS are ever the same. 

Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. 

We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA 

Ngā huanga o ēnei mahi (The benefits of these positions) 

• You can work in the way that works best for you - whether that’s full-time or part-time, or morning, afternoon/evening, overnight or casual shifts.
• You’ll be supported to achieve your Levels 2, 3 and 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate. 

Nelson Tasman is a place of stunning natural landscapes – lakes, mountains, rivers, native bush and beaches. The region is known for its relaxed lifestyle and year round dry and sunny days.  Find out more at https://www.nelsontasman.nz/

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 specific information,  please contact Karen Bailey - Group Manager – Residential and Supported Living at karen.bailey@nmdhb.govt.nz. 

Apply now, it’s easy. 

Please complete our online application form and include an updated CV and cover letter explaining your interest in this position. You will be asked to indicate your availability and shifts/hours preferences on your application form. 

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz 

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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.