Support Worker - Whanganui - full time permanent

At Laura Fergusson Trust, we’re proud to support people with disabilities to live more independently and to be active members of their communities.

We’re looking for a compassionate, reliable support worker to join our team and make a real difference. This is a role where no two days are the same. You’ll provide support that helps people build confidence, achieve goals, and live life their way.

If you want work with purpose and opportunities to grow a meaningful career, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join us?

We pay well, with living wage ($29.90 per hr) as a minimum.

Full-time employees are guaranteed at least 75 hours per fortnight on a roster basis

You will be welcomed, appreciated and supported to grow.

We will provide access to learning and professional development opportunities

The work is genuinely rewarding and meaningful, and you’ll be able to build positive, trusted relationships with the people you support, and your colleagues.

About you

• Warm, respectful, and people-focused

• Reliable and flexible

• A strong communicator

• Able to work well in a team and use your initiative

Care or support experience is an advantage, but not essential if you bring other important and relevant skills.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role

As part of a friendly team passionate about delivering great care and support, you will help empower our clients to achieve independence and inclusion in everyday life.

• Supporting independence

• Personal cares

• Supporting with mealtimes

• Supporting household management

• Reporting into client management system

• Reporting through CMS (client management system) (still not sure if this is right)

We provide 24/7 care and support, so you may be rostered to work evenings, overnight and on weekends.

Me pēhea te tono |To apply for this role

You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

We will be prioritising local (Whanganui) candidates.

Ngā mātāpono|Our values

Aroha | empathy 
We are kind and have a desire to know and understand others.

Kanorau awhitanga | Embracing diversity 
We respect people, value difference and are committed to equity.

Kia maia | courage 
We are prepared to change and lead the way by being the best we can be.