Support Worker Disability Support
Dunedin, Otago
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- Company:
- Care Dunedin
- Company Description:
- Upport Worker – Disability Support plays a vital role in empowering individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling and independent lives. This role involves assisting with daily tasks, personal care, emotional support, and community engagement. Support workers must be patient, compassionate, and resilient—especially when working with individuals who experience behavioural challenges. Strong communication skills, consistency, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential. Support workers help create a safe, respectful, and encouraging environment tailored to each person’s needs. Their work is not just a job, but a meaningful contribution to someone’s quality of life and overall well-being.
- Contract Type:
- Part Time
- Experience Required:
- 1 year
- Education Level:
- Certificate
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
Location: Dunedin Airport Area
Casual or Part-Time | Up to 35 hours per week including 1 hour per day paid travel time (30 minutes each way).
Preferred Candidate: Male Support Worker
We are seeking a dedicated, resilient, and compassionate Support Worker to assist a young adult male living with an intellectual disability and the lasting effects of a childhood brain tumour. The role involves providing day-to-day support and care in the home and community, helping promote independence, wellbeing, and safety.
About the Role:
The individual you’ll be supporting is friendly, capable, and enjoys connection — but also experiences behavioural challenges, including occasional aggressive outbursts. These moments are typically best managed by calmly removing yourself from the situation and giving him time and space. Training, guidance, and a behavioural management plan will be provided to help you feel confident in the role.
Key Responsibilities:
• Providing personal care and assistance with daily living tasks
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and managing behaviours with calm and consistency
• Assisting with community access and recreational activities
• Supporting routine and structure within the home environment
• Following behavioural support strategies and safety protocols
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
• A calm, patient, and emotionally resilient nature
• Experience in supporting people with intellectual disabilities or behavioural needs (preferred)
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills
• A genuine interest in making a positive impact in someone’s life
• A current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid, and CPR (or willingness to obtain)
Additional Info:
• Up to 35 hours per week available
• Ongoing support and guidance from the family and support coordinators
• Preference given to male applicants due to the personal nature of care and behavioural needs
If you are passionate about helping others, understand the importance of boundaries, and are capable of working in a support role that requires patience, maturity, and consistency — we would love to hear from you.
Thanks Jordan.
- Salary:
- $27.00 Hourly
