ISS Support worker - Feilding

Role summary

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The ISS Support Worker provides individualised support to people with intellectual disabilities or other support needs in their homes and communities around Feilding. Requirements typically include a caring attitude, good communication, reliability, emotional resilience, and the ability to work respectfully with clients, families, and other support professionals. Previous experience in disability, aged care, mental health, or community support is useful but may not always be essential. Candidates should be comfortable assisting with daily living, personal care, household tasks, medication-related routines where trained, and community participation. A full or restricted New Zealand driver licence, legal work rights, satisfactory references, and police or background checks may be required. The role may involve rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

About the employer

Healthcare New Zealand is a major provider of health, disability, rehabilitation, and community support services across New Zealand. The organisation works with people in their homes and local communities, helping them live more independently and participate in everyday life. Its services may include disability support, aged care, mental health assistance, rehabilitation, nursing, and household support. Support workers are an important part of the organisation’s frontline workforce, building trusted relationships and delivering practical, person-centred assistance. Healthcare New Zealand generally promotes respect, inclusion, safety, dignity, and client choice. Depending on the position, employees may receive induction, supervision, ongoing training, and opportunities to gain relevant qualifications. The Feilding role supports people in the Manawatū area and is suited to someone who wants meaningful, community-based work.