Experienced Support Worker - Stanmore Bay

Join Our Team as a Support Worker.

Geneva Healthcare is a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health, and disability support services throughout New Zealand.

We're looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Support Worker to join the support team of a fun and engaging young boy with complex physical and communication needs.

He is a happy, social child who loves books, music, sensory play, exploring the community, and playing games. He has a wonderful sense of humour, enjoys interacting with people, and brings plenty of smiles to those around him.

This is an opportunity to build a meaningful relationship while supporting him to participate in school, home, and community life.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you'll provide one-on-one support across home, school, and community settings, helping him participate in daily activities while promoting his independence, wellbeing, and development.

You'll become an important part of a collaborative support team, working alongside his family, school staff, and therapists to provide consistent, high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support participation in school and classroom activities.
• Assist with personal care while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Support mobility, positioning, and everyday routines.
• Assist with communication using AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices and other communication methods.
• Support daily nutrition, hydration, and health routines in accordance with individual care plans and training provided.
• Encourage participation in learning, play, community outings, and activities.
• Work collaboratively with family, educators, therapists, and other professionals.
• Follow individual support plans to provide safe, consistent, and engaging support.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Kind, patient, compassionate, and child-focused.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to providing consistent support.
• Physically active and confident supporting mobility (no lifting required).
• Comfortable working independently while also being part of a wider support team.
• A confident English communicator.
• Someone who enjoys helping children learn, play, and explore the world around them.

Essential Requirements

• Full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Comfortable providing personal care.
• Physically able to support mobility and daily activities.
• Excellent reliability and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow individual support plans.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting children or people with disabilities.
• Experience working in schools or educational settings.
• Experience supporting children with complex physical needs.

Training & Support

Training and ongoing support will be provided to ensure you feel confident in all aspects of the role, including any specialised support required as part of the individual's care plan. You will work within your training, competency, and organisational guidelines at all times.

Shift Timings: Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays – 8-hour shifts (starting at 8:00 am or 8:30 am)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $23.97 – $29.68 per hour, plus a $2.00 per hour weekend allowance.
• Guaranteed hours and travel allowance.
• Free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications.
• Company work phone.
• Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for health and wellbeing support.
• Access to Samsung products at discounted prices.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are passionate about supporting children and making a positive impact in their lives, we would love to hear from you.

For further information, please contact: Deepa Joshi on 0800436382.

Applicants must be willing to undergo police vetting and other pre-employment checks.