Experienced Disability Support Worker – Lifestyle Coach

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Te Roopu Taurima

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501 - 1000 employees

🏥 Healthcare

🌍 Social Impact

🤝 Non-profit

Healthcare • Social Impact • Non-profit

Te Roopu Taurima is a Kaupapa Māori disability support organization based in New Zealand, dedicated to providing inclusive services for individuals with intellectual impairments. The organization emphasizes a holistic approach to care, rooted in Māori values, offering a range of support such as residential and vocational services, respite care, and mental health assistance. Te Roopu Taurima is committed to fostering independence and community integration for all tāngata, regardless of ethnicity, ensuring that the families of those they support are also involved in the care process.

📋 Description

• Support daily routines and household tasks • Assist with cooking, shopping and budgeting • Encourage community participation and social connections • Support appointments and activities • Help people develop skills and achieve personal goals • Promote wellbeing, choice and independence • Maintain accurate records and communication with the wider team • Work alongside people with intellectual and physical disabilities to help them build confidence, develop life skills, achieve goals, and participate in their communities

🎯 Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience in New Zealand supporting people with disabilities or in a related community-based support role • Experience working independently and supporting people with complex needs • Experience in behaviour support, mental health, youth work, social services, or trauma-informed care • A Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent qualification or experience) • A full New Zealand driver's licence • Strong communication skills and a person-centred approach • Availability to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays • Legal right to work in New Zealand • Satisfactory pre-employment screening, including professional referee checks, right-to-work verification, driver's licence check, criminal history checks, pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing, ACC history check, and qualification or certification verification

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive pay rates based on recognised Care and Support Worker qualifications • Support to gain further NZQA qualifications • Career development opportunities • Free life and trauma insurance • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) • Counselling, health coaching, financial and legal support • Access to Rongoā Māori services • Staff discounts across 50+ New Zealand brands