Live
Life Disability Support Services
Mission: Supporting people to live the best
possible life
Hours: 1.0 FTE (80 hours per fortnight)
Shifts: Monday to Friday (7.00 AM to 3.30 PM) as rostered
Status: Permanent full-time position
Location: Nelson
Salary: $24.41 to $30.17 per hour

• Support self-esteem

and wellbeing through meaningful fun activities Ngā
mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
Maybe you - ve worked in a care/support role before, or
perhaps it - s a totally new avenue you - re keen to explore. All we ask is that
you bring a positive attitude, problem solving
skills and an empathy-driven manner. Working with us
at Live Life Disability Support will enhance your life as well as those you are
supporting.
You - ll be helping with residential in-home assistance,
but you - ll also be there in full support of out-of-home experiences and day
activities - whether that - s attending a rugby game, going out shopping or a
once-in-a-lifetime experience. Your role is all about helping someone
gain independence and autonomy, while getting the most out of life. Knowing you - re making a positive impact in someone - s
life can truly have the same effect on your own.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
You will understand the importance of consistency
in assisting people to achieve a great life and have a good understanding of
how you as a person will contribute to the team.
Previous experience in the disability field and/or
community work may be an advantage; however, if you have the passion to work
within this area we offer in-service training with ongoing professional
development towards a national qualification.

We - re looking for people who have:

• A sense of humour * Good social skills and the ability to relate well to others * The ability to work with people who present with challenging

behaviours * Diversity to work with a range of people with differing levels of
support needs * The ability to maintain confidentiality, be tactful and sensitive
in dealing with people * Commitment to professional development * An ability to work actively as part of a team and individually to
ensure service quality * A current full driver - s licence (preferably to drive both automatic
and manual vehicles) * Good English language ability (written and spoken) * Basic computing skills * Confidence in assisting with personal cares * Energy and enthusiasm. * This role is
classified by Immigration as ANZSCO 423111 and applicants for this position
must be NZ or Australian Citizens, or have NZ Permanent Residency, or a valid
NZ work visa. Appointment and ongoing employment will be
conditional upon criminal record/police checks - you must declare any
convictions and/or pending charges on your application form. This will include
checks under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.
https://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system/pay-equity-settlements/care-and-support-workers-pay-equity-settlement/pay-equity-and-qualification-equivalencies/qualifications-assessed-equivalence
Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
At
Live Life Disability Support Services (LDSS), we support
people with disabilities to live great lives that reflect their personal
aspirations and choices. LDSS provides support to
over 250 people in a variety of residential settings across the Nelson/Tasman
and Marlborough regions.
Our objective is to provide support and social
opportunities through activities that maximise and maintain life skills and enhance
self-esteem and wellbeing. The services we deliver are based on the belief that
all people are equal and therefore people with a disability have a fundamental
right to be respected, accepted and valued in their community for who they are.
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)
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Ngā huanga o
ēnei mahi (The benefits of these positions)

• You can work in

the way that works best for you - whether that - s full-time or part-time, or
morning, afternoon/evening, overnight or casual shifts. * You - ll be
supported to achieve your Levels 2, 3 and 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate.Nelson Tasman is a place of stunning natural landscapes - lakes,
mountains, rivers, native bush and beaches. The region is known for its relaxed
lifestyle and year round dry and sunny days.
Find out more at https://www.nelsontasman.nz/
Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For
general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539
5748.
For role related enquiries please contact Angela Andrews Group Leader Respite and
Family Partnerships at angela.andrews@nmdhb.govt.nz
Apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in
our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest
in this position.

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Applications
close: Open until filled. Applications will
be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Health
NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity
in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population
it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as
Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in
this together.