1. Full Time
2. Application Closes 22 May 2024
3. Canterbury - Canterbury
4. Healthcare Support Worker
About Hōhepa
Working at Hohepa, is different from the average, you become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers, and contractors who all have a common goal - helping people to reach their full potential and lead enriched and meaningful lives in a holistic, supportive environment. We are a community leader providing services and support for people living with an intellectual disability to live their best lives and find a valued place in our society. Inspired by Dr Rudolf Steiner’s principles of anthroposophy, we seek to understand each person and situation as unique, not a one size fits all philosophy.
About the Role
The role involves planning and delivering a range of activities within the LEAP programme. In particular with a focus on delivering in line with EGL principles ensuring that the people being supported have opportunities and access to experiences that allow for learning and development. You will be energetic, empathetic and able to work alongside people that we support while focusing on creating a life of rich and diverse experiences.
This position's salary scale is set by pay equity and dependant on qualification level pays between $23.15 and $28.25 per hour.
Rostered hours
5. Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm
Total hours per fortnight; 75 Hours
About You
Your aroha and approach is what really matters at Hohepa –To thrive in a Support Coordinator role at LEAP you will be:
6. Self-motivated, energetic and flexible with a high level of initiative.
7. A team player - Work closely with and supporting your colleagues, creating a great team environment.
8. A kind nature with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn and continue to develop your skills as a support coordinator.
9. Previous support work, youth work or community education experience required.
10. Creative, musical, sporting, performing skills or passions that you can share within the LEAP programme would be an advantage
11. An enthusiastic self-starter who is adaptable and open to new experiences
Benefits of working at Hōhepa
At Hōhepa, as part of our team you will:
12. Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters
13. Enjoy a great person to-staff ratio, allowing for more personalised support
14. Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment
15. Receive ongoing support for your professional and career development
16. Support to complete a NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level, 2, 3 or 4
17. Long service leave
18. Christchurch City Council Gym and Pool Membership discounts
19. Untamed Organic Vegetable discount
Applicants must have a full driver’s licence and ability to work in New Zealand.