Disability Support Worker – Lifestyle Coach
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Lifestyle Coach supporting disabled people’s independence, life skills, and community participation. Working for Te Roopu Taurima, New Zealand’s largest kaupapa Māori disability support provider.
Responsibilities:
- Support daily routines and household tasks
- Assist with cooking, shopping and budgeting
- Encourage community participation and social connections
- Support appointments and activities
- Help people develop skills and achieve personal goals
- Promote wellbeing, choice and independence
- Maintain accurate records and communication with the wider team
- Work alongside people with intellectual and physical disabilities to support meaningful, independent lives
Requirements:
- At least 2 years' experience in New Zealand supporting people with disabilities or in a related community-based support role
- Experience working independently and supporting people with complex needs
- Experience in behaviour support, mental health, youth work, social services, or trauma-informed care
- A Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent qualification or experience)
- A full New Zealand driver's licence
- Strong communication skills and a person-centred approach
- Availability to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
- Legal right to work in New Zealand; visa sponsorship is not available
- Satisfactory pre-employment screening, including professional referee checks, right-to-work verification, driver's licence check, criminal history checks, pre-employment medical assessment with drug and alcohol testing, ACC history check, and qualification or certification verification
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rates based on recognised Care and Support Worker qualifications
- Support to gain further NZQA qualifications
- Career development opportunities
- Free life and trauma insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Counselling, health coaching, financial and legal support
- Access to Rongoā Māori services
- Staff discounts across 50+ New Zealand brands
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