Permanent Relief Support Staff – Full Time
Hawksbury Community Living Trust
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Listing Description
Location: Christchurch City, Canterbury
Job type: Full time
Duration: Permanent
Company benefits: $23.99 – $29.10 per hour (depending on quals)
Description
Location: Christchurch
Pay Rate: $25.99 – $31.10 per hour (depending on qualifications)
Availability: Must be available to work weekends and a variety of shifts
About the Role
We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our Permanent Relief Team (PRT). This team provides support across all shift types, including days, afternoons, evenings, overnight (awake night shift), split shifts, and weekends.
In this role, you'll support people with learning disabilities in activities like shopping, cooking, household tasks, personal care, and community participation.
What We're Looking For
* An NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 2 (or equivalent), or at least one year of relevant experience
* A full New Zealand driver's licence
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* A positive and respectful approach to working with people with learning disabilities
What We Offer
* Competitive hourly rates based on qualifications
* An additional $2.00 per hour for awake night shifts (11:00 pm to 7:00 am)
* Ongoing training and development, including support to complete NZ Certificates in Health and Wellbeing (Levels 2 and 3)
* Fully funded First Aid training, plus Safe Manual Handling, Falls Prevention, and Dysphagia training
* Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including counselling, financial and career support
* Staff discounts at over 40 partner organisations
At Hawksbury, we are committed to providing high-quality residential support for people with learning disabilities. Our residents are valued members of the community, and we support them to live meaningful, self-directed lives. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation.
If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career in a supportive environment, apply today—applications will be reviewed as received.
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