Senior Support Worker – Full Time (Wigram)

Location: Wigram, Christchurch

Hours: Full-time 80 hours per fortnight with Friday & Sat off

Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to grow your career? We’re looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Senior Support Worker to join our residential team in Wigram.

Why Join Hawksbury?

At Hawksbury Community Living Trust, we provide high-quality residential support for people with learning disabilities. We are committed to person-centred care, inclusion, and community connection.

You’ll be joining a supportive and respectful culture, where our values - Empowering, Respectful, Compassionate, Understanding, Honest- are in embedded in everything we do.

About the Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills and experience to provide exceptional support to people with learning disabilities enabling them to live fulfilling, independent lives in a safe, warm, and home‑like environment.

You’ll be role modelling best practice while encouraging and supporting other team members. You will be part of a supportive and respectful team culture with strong leadership and clinical backup.

What we offer

• Ongoing training and career development
• Fully funded First Aid, Manual Handling, Falls Prevention & Dysphagia training
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – counselling, financial & career support
• Access to staff discounts with 40+ partner organisations

What you’ll be doing

 Your day will include a mix of practical assistance and meaningful connection, including:

• Supporting daily routines (shopping, meal preparation, household tasks)
• Providing personal care respectfully and safely
• Supporting community activities and outings
• Encouraging independence, choice, and wellbeing
• Provide support, encouragement and guidance to other support staff

What you will bring

• A positive, respectful attitude toward supporting people with learning disabilities
• Experience providing disability support
• NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 3 or above) or equivalent
• Eagerness to continue learning and developing as a Support Staff member
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy

What you must have

• A full New Zealand driver’s licence (essential)
• The right to work in New Zealand

Important Visa Information

Although Hawksbury is accredited to employ staff on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), we do not have a Job Check for this role and are therefore unable to support visa applications for this position.

Apply Now

If you’re experienced in disability support looking to build a long‑term career in the sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV – applications are reviewed as they are received.