Support Worker – Full Time (Wigram)

Location: Wigram, Christchurch

Pay Rate: $24.35 - $29.54 per hour (depending on qualifications)

Hours: Full-time (74 hours per fortnight)

Make a real difference every day as a Support Worker with Hawksbury Community Living Trust. We’re looking for compassionate and reliable Support Staff members 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

This is a highly varied role supporting people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives in a safe, warm, and home‑like environment.

As a Support Staff member, you will provide a mix of practical assistance and meaningful connection. You’ll have the time and support to truly get to know the people you support, the focus is building relationships.

What we offer

• Competitive pay: $24.35 – $29.54 per hour (based on qualifications)
• Support to complete NZ Certificates in Health & Wellbeing (Levels 2 &
• Fully funded First Aid, Manual Handling, Falls Prevention & Dysphagia training and ongoing training & career development
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – counselling, financial & career support
• Access to staff discounts with 40+ partner organisations
• A supportive team culture with strong leadership and clinical backup

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting daily routines including shopping, meal preparation, household tasks
• Providing personal care respectfully and safely
• Supporting community activities and outings
• Encouraging independence, choice, and wellbeing
• Follow support plans and maintain accurate records

What you will bring

We’re looking for someone who is flexible, compassionate, and reliable, with a genuine passion for supporting others and demonstrates the following;

• A respectful, person-centred approach to providing support to people with learning disabilities.

• Good common sense and ability to work independently

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Good computer skills

• Alignment with our values – Empowering, Respectful, Compassionate, Understanding, Honest

• Experience as a Support Worker / Caregiver / Healthcare AssistantNZ or Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 2 or higher) however we welcome applications from people who share our values and are willing to train.

What you must have

• Availability to work weekends and a variety of shifts
• 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 ready to build a meaningful career in disability support, aged care, or community services, we’d love to hear from you.

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