Permanent Relief Support Staff – Full Time

Location: Kaiapoi Pay Rate: $25.99 – $31.10 per hour (depending on qualifications) Availability: Must be available to work weekends and a variety of shifts About the Company At Hawksbury Community Living Trust, we are dedicated to providing high-quality residential support for individuals with learning disabilities. Our residents are valued members of the community, and we strive to empower them to lead meaningful, self-directed lives. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and promote diversity and inclusion within our organization. About the Role We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our Permanent Relief Team (PRT). This team offers essential support across various shifts, including days, afternoons, evenings, overnight (awake night shift), split shifts, and weekends. In this role, you will play a crucial part in improving the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will assist them with daily activities such as shopping, cooking, household tasks, personal care, and community participation. What We're Looking For We are looking for candidates who possess a genuine passion for supporting others, along with flexibility, compassion, and reliability. Ideally, candidates will meet the following qualifications: - An NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 2 (or equivalent), or at least one year of relevant experience - A full New Zealand driver's licence - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Good computer literacy - A positive and respectful approach to working with individuals with learning disabilities What We Offer We provide competitive hourly rates based on qualifications, along with additional incentives such as an extra $2.00 per hour for awake night shifts (11:00 pm to 7:00 am). Our commitment to your professional growth includes ongoing training and development, with support for completing NZ Certificates in Health and Wellbeing (Levels 2 and 3). Additionally, we offer fully funded First Aid training, as well as training in Safe Manual Handling, Falls Prevention, and Dysphagia. Employees also have access to a free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes counselling, financial, and career support, along with staff discounts at over 40 partner organizations. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and develop your career in a supportive, purpose-driven environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today, as applications will be reviewed as they are received.