Family Support Worker - before and after school
Job Description
Make a meaningful difference in the everyday life of a young person and their whānau.
We are seeking a dependable, caring and proactive person to provide practical, person-centered support within a family home. You will help create calm, positive routines while encouraging independence, confidence and skill development.
He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga | About the role
Every second month, you will support our teenage son with his before- and after-school routines. This hands-on role includes personal care, household support and engaging activities tailored to his interests and goals, including:
- Supporting showering, dressing, eating and preparation for school
- Meeting school transport at the letterbox and facilitating interesting and appropriate after-school activities
- Completing light household tasks that help the family’s day run smoothly
- Encouraging independence, confidence and the development of everyday skills
- Bringing a calm, positive and reassuring presence to a busy household
- Mōhou Ake | About You
- You will enjoy working closely with a family, feel comfortable taking initiative and be able to confidently undertake a range of day-to-day tasks.
We would love to hear from you if you are
Experienced or confident in supporting children and/or disabled people
Reliable, trustworthy and committed to maintaining confidentiality
Patient and kind, with clear and respectful communication skills
Comfortable providing personal care and practical household support
Able to complete Police vetting requirements
Committed to culturally safe, respectful support for people from all backgrounds
Willing to learn, reflect, and adapt your approach to what matters to each person
Own a smartphone
Hold a Full/restricted driver’s license
Whakangungu | Training Paid training!
Our Kaiāwhina Skills Framework training takes place during your first two–four weeks of employment and includes:
Support through structured induction, ongoing training, refreshers, and clear development pathways
Online self-directed learning
Working alongside a buddy trainer
He aha ai mātou? | Why Us
$24.33-$30.27 plus weekend allowances
A clear career pathway for Kaiāwhina | Support Workers
Exclusive Spark Mobile Plan: Endless data (40GB at max speed), unlimited NZ/AU calls & texts, hotspot access, voicemail for just $24.15/month
Our work is grounded in Kaitiakitanga, Kotahitanga, Tū Tika and Manaakitanga — caring for our communities, working together, doing the right thing, and looking after each other
Access Community Health | Uru Ātea’s mission is to create a better day, every day for thousands of people throughout Aotearoa, helping them live independently in their own homes and communities. Uru Ātea means “to enter space”—our promise to deliver services wherever our clients need us.
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