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Mō mātou | About Hōhepa Working at Hōhepa, is different from the average, you become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers, and contractors who all have a common goal - helping people to reach their full potential and lead enriched and meaningful lives in a holistic, supportive environment. We are a community leader providing services and support for people living with an intellectual disability to live their best lives and find a valued place in our society. Inspired by Dr Rudolf Steiner’s principles of anthroposophy, we seek to understand each person and situation as unique, not a one size fits all philosophy.  Mō te tūranga | About the Role Sutherland Service is located at Hōhepa’s main campus and supports four women aged from their early 20s to mid-30s.  Beth enjoys spending time in sensory rooms and participating in music therapy. She finds comfort and happiness in activities such as going for drives, shopping, and colouring. She also enjoys visiting cafés or bakeries with her family and helping staff in the kitchen when given encouragement and support. Henna also enjoys sensory experiences and music therapy, as well as relaxing through drives and shopping trips. She likes colouring, visiting cafés or bakeries with her family, and helping in the kitchen with gentle prompting. Regular visits to her mother are particularly important to her overall wellbeing. Shar enjoys going out for shopping and drives, as well as spending time outdoors on walks or at playgrounds. She loves watching DVDs—especially Bob the Builder—and spending time in sensory spaces. Regular family visits are also valued and contribute to her sense of comfort and connection. Jas , who has recently joined the home, brings a wonderful sense of humour and expresses herself through laughter and giggles. She enjoys all types of music and loves swimming. While she sometimes uses a walker or wheelchair, she remains active, social, and eager to participate in community activities. As part of the team, you’ll take part in a variety of activities, such as attending festivals and helping the young women to build their skills to promote independence at home. The ladies in this service enjoy having structure and routine, and they actively participate in household activities. They all value the company of their Support Workers and flat mates. You will be energetic, empathetic and able to work alongside this person focussing on creating a life of rich and diverse experiences while being able to read situations, problem solve and apply boundaries or offer space.  Daily tasks include supporting with daily routines while encouraging independence to develop skills and personal growth. You will have the confidence to support personal cares, cooking, medication administration, and household tasks. You will be passionate about supporting and extending people’s ability to access and be part of their wider community. If you are looking for a new challenge this could be the opportunity for you.  This position's salary scale is set by pay equity and dependant on qualification level, pays between $23.95 and $30 per hour. Nga haora kua tohua | Rostered hours: Sunday 8am to 9pm (1 hour break) Monday to Wednesday 7am to 9am, 4pm to 9pm Total Hours per fortnight: 66 Mō koe | About You You will either be an experienced Support Worker looking for a change or you are simply looking for a career where your enthusiasm and passion for helping others will make a real difference in people’s lives. To thrive in a Support Worker role at Hōhepa you will be: Self-motivated, energetic and flexible with a high level of initiative.  A team player - Work closely with and supporting your colleagues, creating a great team environment. A kind nature with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn and continue to develop your skills as a support worker.  A commitment to upholding the principles