Support worker - West & Central Auckland

Role summary

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This role supports people in their homes and communities across West and Central Auckland, helping with personal care, household tasks, meal preparation, medication prompts, appointments and community activities. Candidates should be compassionate, reliable, patient and respectful, with good communication skills and a genuine interest in supporting people to live independently. Experience in disability, aged care, mental health or community support is useful, although training may be provided. Applicants generally need the right to work in New Zealand, a satisfactory police check, a current driver's licence where required, and the ability to work rostered shifts, including weekends or evenings. Physical fitness, sound judgement, confidentiality and accurate record keeping are also expected.

About the employer

Healthcare New Zealand is a nationwide provider of community-based health, disability and social support services. The organisation works with older people, people living with disabilities, individuals experiencing mental health challenges and others who need assistance to live safely and independently. Its support workers provide practical and personal support in clients’ homes and communities, often working alongside families, nurses, therapists and other professionals. Services are delivered across many parts of New Zealand, including Auckland, and are designed around each person’s needs, goals, dignity and wellbeing. The company typically offers structured induction, ongoing training and opportunities to develop in community support and care. Work can be rewarding and varied, but it also requires flexibility, emotional maturity, dependable attendance and a strong commitment to privacy, safety and person-centred practice.