Residential Support Worker

Overview

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While Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay is accredited to hire staff on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), we do not have a Job Check for this position so cannot support applicants with the visa process. Please do not apply if you do require visa support.

The Hōhepacommunity supports people with intellectual disabilities. Being a part of Hōhepais being a part of a whānau. Our staff work alongside the people we support as they journey to live their life to the fullest.

At Hōhepa we value our staff and understand that our people want to grow and develop in their careers. Our work environment is supportive, with access to a range of training programmes. We are proud to employ and train the best people in all areas of our organisation. We are committed to continuous learning and supporting a career pathway with opportunities within our organisation, and the wider disability sector.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will be at the forefront in leading social change.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will work alongside our people to provide day-to-day support. You will play a crucial role in their daily lives, ensuring their well-being and development. We are a 24/7 operation – you would be rostered to work 5 days per week, likely to include weekend days, with 5 days of work and two consecutive days off.

Our shift patterns include morning, evening, and splits. The wage for this position will be between $24.83 and $30.56 per hour, depending on your qualifications, training and experience.

A key requirement of this role will involve transporting our people, we are looking for someone who holds a full New Zealand driver’s licence or is eligible to obtain one.

The people we support have intellectual disabilities and a range of other challenges. This role can be challenging but also highly rewarding, as you journey alongside people to support their development. You will have to use all your skills and ingenuity to help them contribute, participate and work towards independence.

• Supporting people during daily activities, to assist them to develop independence.
• Nutrition and food preparation.
• Personal cares such as hygiene, dressing.
• Supporting people on outings and social activities.
• Household tasks, alongside people we support (cleaning, laundry etc.).
• Communication with the people you support (which may involve using Makaton, pictures and reading body language) and their whānau and advocates.

• Be able to display empathy and respect.
• Have skills in problem solving, as you support people to achieve their goals.
• Have great communication skills, in person and in writing (including ability to keep accurate records and observations).
• Be able to maximise the independence of our people, encouraging healthy choices and participation in activities.
• Be trustworthy with high ethical standards, able to respect confidentiality and privacy.
• Have a mature attitude and good interpersonal skills; this includes being practical and ‘down to earth’ about the nature of the role, and being able to work with people who may have high support needs and behaviour which can be challenging.
• Be drug free, and able to meet background check requirements (references, police vetting report and Children’s Safety check NGOCV check – for roles working with Tamariki).

Curious? Want to know more? Contact our Recruitment Manager at or at

Please note that the 90-day trial period may apply to any successful applicant who has not previously worked for Hohepa Hawke’s Bay.

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