Support worker - Te Awamutu

Role summary

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This role supports people in their homes and communities around Te Awamutu, helping them maintain independence and take part in everyday activities. Duties may include personal care, household assistance, meal preparation, medication support and companionship, depending on client needs. Candidates should be compassionate, reliable, physically capable and comfortable working independently. Previous experience in aged care, disability support or community services is helpful but may not be essential, as training can be provided. A full or restricted New Zealand driver's licence, reliable transport, good communication skills and the ability to pass police and reference checks may be required. Flexibility for varied shifts, including weekends, is expected.

About the employer

Healthcare New Zealand is a New Zealand provider of home-based health, disability and community support services. Its teams assist older people, disabled clients and individuals with health or social-care needs to live safely and independently in their own homes. Support workers are central to this service, providing practical assistance, personal care, companionship and encouragement tailored to each person’s goals. The organisation operates across many communities and commonly offers structured training, supervision and opportunities to develop within the health and social-care sector. Work can be rewarding and varied, although it may involve travel between clients, rostered shifts and physically demanding tasks. Employment conditions, pay and benefits depend on the specific contract, collective agreement and position requirements.