Enabling independence Support people to learn new skills, make decisions, develop community networks, join groups of their interest, and assist them to do as much as they can.
Household management Support people with tasks like vacuuming, laundry, making beds, grocery shopping and meal preparation. Physical stuff Undertake key physical Support Worker tasks as safety begins with being fit for the job. All applicants for Support Worker positions will complete a self-assessment around their ability to do these tasks.
Personal care Support a person to shower or go to the toilet, get dressed, to take medication or to eat a meal. Being creative Actively find opportunities to get people involved in things going on around them. Teamwork Work as part of a team to help people with intellectual disability achieve greater independence. Tough stuff Be prepared to work with people with challenging behaviours. Click each person to see some of the things you will do as a Support Worker.
You will play a hugely important part in supporting individuals and groups of people in their homes, at work, and in their communities to:. Typically, you will support both young people and adults across a range of needs, for example: developing skills to help people access their community, providing overnight support, supporting young people to transition to adulthood, and teaching people the skills they need for work and daily living.
The complexities of this group require the services to be flexible and responsive to the changing needs of people as they are supported through their rehabilitation. We have locations in Auckland and Wellington. IDEA Services runs a small mental health service near Wellington offering supported accommodation to individuals with high or complex needs with mental health challenges, intellectual disabilities or dual diagnosis.
