Experienced Kaiawhina (Support Worker) | Manukau
Core
Support tāngata with intellectual disabilities and complex support needs in a 24-hour residential service, helping them build skills, achieve goals, and live independently.
Role type
Support worker (Kaiawhina) for residential care
Builds
Safe, supportive, and consistent living environment for residents
Domain
Disability support / Residential care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities, problem-solving, decision-making, computer literacy, documentation skills
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Te Reo Māori and tikanga Māori, NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3 or 4), social work qualification
Responsibilities
Support daily living skills and independence, work rostered shifts including nights and weekends, maintain documentation, work alongside whānau and professionals
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
