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
Rose House is based at Hōhepa's main campus in Somerfield which homes Alice who is in her early 50's. Alice has a wonderful sense of humour, who will charm you with her spontaneous singing. Alice's favourite past times is watching her most favoured movies and spending time doing arts and crafts. To support Alice, you will need to be patient, resilient and confident in supporting her Mental Health needs and Dementia.
You will be supporting Alice with an open approach of adapting and learning to best support her as Alice's support needs can be challenging at times and may change unexpectedly. In this role you will be a part of a supportive team who have been a part of Alice's journey who have the common approach of holistic care.
You will be energetic, empathetic and able to work alongside this person focussing on creating a life of rich and diverse experiences while being able to read situations, problem solve and apply boundaries or offer space. Daily tasks include supporting with daily routines while encouraging independence to develop skills and personal growth. You will have the confidence to support personal cares, cooking, medication administration, and household tasks. You will be passionate about supporting and extending people’s ability to access and be part of their wider community. If you are looking for a new challenge this could be the opportunity for you.
This position's salary scale is set by pay equity and dependant on qualification level, pays between $23.50 and $28.25 per hour.
Nga haora kua tohua | Rostered hours:
Week One
- Sunday 7am to 9am
- Thursday 3pm to 9:30pm
- Friday 3pm to 9:30pm, 9:30pm to 7am (Sleepover)
- Saturday 7am to 9am, 3pm to 9:30pm, 9:30pm to 7am (Sleepover)
- Sunday 7am to 9am
Week Two
- Thursday 3pm to 9:30pm
- Friday 3pm to 9:30pm, 9:30pm to 7am (Sleepover)
- Saturday 7am to 9am, 3pm to 9:30pm, 9:30pm to 7am (Sleepover)
Hands on hours: 47 | Sleepover hours: 38
Total Hours per fortnight: 85
Mō koe | About You
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.
