Support Worker(s)

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Detail information about job Support Worker(s). Terms and conditions vacancy

• Intensive Support Services – (ISS)
• Otahuhu located
• Full time and Casual positions available

Intensive Support Services – (ISS) Otahuhu base:

We have a range of roles available at our Otahuhu site, please ensure you state which role(s) you are applying for:

Full Time position (male only due to Care and Rehabilitation Plans):
Permanent position
40 hours per week, Monday – Friday; 8.00 am – 4.00pm
Salary Range: $19.80 – $24.50 per hour (depending on skills/experience and qualification level)

Casual positions (male only due to Care and Rehabilitation Plans):
Casual positions are on an as/when needed basis
Hours between: Monday – Friday, 8:30am - 3:00pm
Salary Range: $19.80 – $24.50 per hour (depending on skills/experience and qualification level)
+ 8% holiday pay in addition to wages

Are you looking for more than just a job? For an employer who values you and will assist you to develop both personally and professionally?

At Framework we value our employees and therefore offer a range of benefits as well as the resources required to ensure you are able to perform at your best.

We are looking for individuals to join our committed team in the field of Intellectual/Dual Disability with High and Complex needs.

Experience working with Intellectual Disability and complex behavioral needs is an advantage, as is having an understanding of what “Life Skills and Day Services” aim to achieve.

However, as you will be supporting extremely challenging clients, having superb people skills, the right attitude, negotiation and problem solving skills and a willingness to learn are necessary qualities to be successful in the role.

Expectations of this role include community support of individual and groups of clients as well as facilitation of day and life skills programmes.

Intensive Support do have core programmes that run every term, however the successful applicant(s) will be responsible for the design, delivery and evaluation of quality programmes.

Casual employees support permanent employees with facilitation but generally do not design or run programmes.

The goal of our service is to provide clients with a sense of identity, self confidence and practical skills to lead successful lives within the community of their choice.

Essential Criteria:

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Exceptional people skills, the ability to network and negotiate
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Understanding of and/or experience in disability support services
• A commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi and culturally safe practice
• A current clean Full New Zealand Drivers Licence
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand

Desirable criteria:

• Experience working with Intellectual Disability and/or complex behavioral needs
• An understanding of what “Life Skills and Day Services” aim to achieve
• Supporting/training or teaching and aiding clients in achieving their goals
• A Level 4 certificate in Health and Wellbeing or an equivalent qualification

For more information about this job, please contact Sione Hala, Team Leader, Intensive Support Services, on 021 976 550.

A Job Description can be downloaded from the Framework website: http://www.framework.org.nz/vacancies/

Closing date: Thursday 26th July 2018 at 12noon

To apply for this position, please submit all of the following documents:

1. Download, complete and submit an Application Form from http://www.framework.org.nz/vacancies/

2. Prepare and submit an up-to-date CV.

3. Submit a Cover Letter, answering the following questions:

• Why are you interested in this position?
• What skills, competencies, knowledge and experience can you bring to this role?

4. Email all of the above to: [email protected]

Internal applicants to apply for this position:

1. Get your Line Manager to complete the Line Manager’s Assessment Report. 

2. Prepare a cover letter, answering the following questions:

• Why are you interested in applying for this position?
• What benefits / strengths can you bring to the CSS Team if selected?

3. Prepare an up-to-date CV

4. Make a copy of your last Staff Appraisal Report (if applicable)

5. Email all of the above to: [email protected]