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Company Idea Services
Location Kapiti Coast, Wellington
Listed Mon 22 Apr, 3:07 pm
Type Full time, Permanent
Reference 27861
Support Worker - Levin - full time

The IDEA Services team in the Kapiti area have rewarding vacancies for experienced Support Workers to join them on a full time basis. In these roles you will be moving around the local Kapiti region working at IDEA's various residential facilities as you provide planned leave cover for staff taking well-deserved annual leave.

We want to hear from YOU if you have experience in the areas of nursing, disability support or aged care.

Mo te tunga | About the role

If you are looking for varied work where no two days are the same and want to make a difference to people's lives in our community, please read on.

This is a rewarding role where personal development and quality of life is dependent on you, so the ability to build a good rapport and a compassionate nature is a must-have. In return, you will be given stimulating and meaningful work where you will be supported by a team of committed and supportive Support Workers and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others. To find out more about being a Support Worker with IDEA Services, please visit our 'Join our Support Crew' page.

PLEASE NOTE: you do need to be able to work a variety of different shifts including morning shifts, afternoon shifts, nights shifts and one shift every other weekend.

You will be paid for a 72 hour working FORTNIGHT.

Nou te rourou | What's in it for you?


  • Ongoing support to achieve your national certificates in Health and Wellbeing
  • 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme
  • Opportunities to build your long-term career in the disability sector
  • FREE?Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
  • $23.15-$28.25 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications


Nga pumanawatanga ou | What you will bring?


  • Experience in the health care, disability or aged care sectors
  • A 'can-do' attitude
  • Resilience and perseverance
  • A full NZ drivers licence is a 'must have'


Mo matou | About us

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities. We are New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are founded on IHC's utter commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Submit an online application by selecting the 'Apply' button. As part of the recruitment selection process, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV, and cover letter outlining your previous experience and motivation to apply for this role. If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruitment@ihc.org.nz.

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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