Support Staff – Awake Night Shift (Woolston)

About the Company At Hawksbury Community Living Trust, we are committed to delivering high-quality residential support for individuals with learning disabilities. Our residents are valued members of the community, and we empower them to achieve their personal life goals. As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity and inclusion within our workforce. About the Role We are currently seeking a dedicated Awake Night Shift Support Staff member to join our team in Woolston, Christchurch. This sole-charge role involves providing exceptional overnight support for adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs. The shift schedule for this position is from Thursday night through Monday night, with working hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The total hours for this role will be 80 hours per fortnight. Requirements To be considered for this role, ideally, you should hold the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 2 or an equivalent qualification. More importantly, we are looking for individuals who possess: - A genuine passion for supporting people with intellectual disabilities - A full New Zealand driver's licence - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Good computer literacy Please note that while we are an accredited employer under the AEWV scheme, we do not hold a current Job Check for this role and therefore cannot support visa applications. Benefits We offer a variety of benefits to our employees, including: - An additional $2.00 per hour (gross) for awake night shifts - Fully funded training in First Aid, Safe Manual Handling, and Dysphagia - Support to complete NZ Certificates in Health and Wellbeing (Levels 2 & 3) - Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Staff discounts at over 40 locations - A supportive onboarding process with opportunities for ongoing development If you share our passion for disability support and are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply. We will process applications promptly, so there is no need to wait to join our team. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we look forward to hearing from you soon.