Support Worker - Twilight Service

Mō mātou | About Hōhepa

Working at Hōhepa, 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. 

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

You will be supporting Emma and Allie at Twilight, located in Somerfield, for three shifts per week.

Emma and Allie have been flatting together for nearly two years after moving out of their family homes for the first time. They’re enjoying their growing independence and continue to settle confidently into flatting life. Both are friendly, sociable, and love getting involved in fun community events.

• Emma is very organised, motivated and quite competent with cooking and household tasks. She has a busy weekly schedule with activities including Skillwise and Inclusive Performance Academy. Music and drama are her passion. 

• Allie needs support to become more motivated to do the tasks she needs to as well as creating more of a purposeful routine. She volunteers at an op shop two half days per week and attends Inclusive Performance Academy one morning a week. 

This position involves supporting with:

• Planning a healthy, balanced weekly menu

• Grocery shopping and cooking

• Maintaining a clean and healthy living environment

• Navigating flatting dynamics

• Engaging with the community

• Working towards personal goals

You’ll be energetic, empathetic, and confident working alongside this person to help create a life filled with rich and diverse experiences. You’ll need to be able to read situations, problem-solve, and know when to apply boundaries or offer space.

Daily tasks include supporting routines while encouraging independence, skill development, and personal growth. You’ll also be confident in assisting with personal cares, cooking, medication administration, and household tasks. A passion for helping people access and participate in their wider community is essential.

If you're looking for a new challenge and a meaningful opportunity to make a difference, this could be the role for you.

This position's salary scale is set by pay equity and dependant on qualification level, pays between $23.95 and $29.10 per hour.

Nga haora kua tohua | Rostered hours:

• Monday 4pm to 8pm

• Tuesday 4pm to 8pm

• Saturday 10am to 3pm 

Total Hours per fortnight: 26 hours 

Mō koe | About You

Your aroha and approach is what really matters at Hōhepa – previous experience is not a prerequisite because we provide on-the-job training. You will either be an experienced Support Worker looking for a change or you are simply looking for a career where your enthusiasm and passion for helping others will make a real difference in people’s lives. To thrive in a Support Worker role at Hōhepa you will be:

• Self-motivated, energetic and flexible with a high level of initiative. 

• A team player - Work closely with and supporting your colleagues, creating a great team environment.

• A kind nature with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn and continue to develop your skills as a support worker. 

• A commitment to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of the role. 

Nga hua o te mahi ki a Hōhepa | Benefits of working at Hōhepa

At Hōhepa, as part of our team you will:

• Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters

• Enjoy a great person to-staff ratio, allowing for more personalised support

• Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment

• Receive ongoing support for your professional and career development

• Support to complete a NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level, 2, 3 or 4

• Long service leave 

• Christchurch City Council Gym and Pool Membership discounts

• Untamed Organic Vegetable discount

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now! 

Applicants must have a NZ full driver’s licence and ability to work in New Zealand.

Please note that the 90-day trial period will apply to any successful applicant who hasn’t previously worked for Hōhepa Canterbury

At Hōhepa the role of a Support Coordinator is what is often referred to in the wider healthcare sector as a Support Worker. We feel that the title Support Coordinator better reflects the nature of the role, which requires working in partnership with the people receiving support to ensure we are achieving our organisation mission of every life fully lived.