Disability Support Worker - Invercargill
Job Description
Are you looking for a role that works around your life?
Whether you’re balancing study, family, or other commitments, we may be able to accommodate your availability and offer an opportunity to work alongside our client.
We are looking for a caring, reliable, and active person - experienced with disabilities such as Autism, Intellectual, Downs Syndrome, or Cerebral Palsy. In this role, you will support one young male to learn to live with independence, dignity, and choice.
Hours:
Weekdays: 3 x 90-minute shifts starting at 3:30pm
Weekends: 1 x 4-hour Saturday shift
Location: Central Invercargill
You will provide safe, respectful, and person-centred support in people’s homes, being mindful of what matters to them, including their culture, values, beliefs, routines, and boundaries. Every day is different, and your work will genuinely make a positive impact on our client's life.
He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga | About the role
Providing respectful, person‑centred support toward those living with disabilities
Assisting with after school activities, appointments, and social engagement
Mentoring in day-to-day life skills such as meal preparation and cleaning up
Maintaining accurate documentation and communicating effectively
Promoting a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment
Mōhou Ake | About You
Be intuitive, compassionate, and responsive to people's needs
Have experience supporting people with intellectual and/or physical disabilities
Own a smartphone
Hold a Full or Restricted New Zealand driver's licence and own a reliable vehicle
Minimum travel will be reimbursed
He aha ai mātou? | Why Us
Join our team and build your skills with full paid training provided
$24.33-$30.27 plus weekend allowances
Exclusive Spark Mobile Plan: Endless data (40GB at max speed), unlimited NZ/AU calls & texts, hotspot access, voicemail for just $24.15/month
Access Community Health | Uru Ātea’s mission is to create a better day, every day for thousands of people throughout Aotearoa, helping them live independently in their own homes and communities. Uru Ātea means “to enter space”—our promise to deliver services wherever our clients need us.
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