Support Worker - Child-Wellbeing
We are currently seeking compassionate, reliable, and culturally grounded Support Workers to join our team in providing high-quality care and support for four male clients aged 8–17 years living with special needs.
These young individuals have Autism, Global Developmental Delay, and are non-verbal, requiring patient, responsive, and consistent support in their day-to-day lives.
Shifts: 12 hours: 7am – 7pm or 7pm – 7am.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with personal care, exercise program and daily routines.
- Engage the client in meaningful and stimulating activities.
- Provide emotional support in a calm and patient centred manner.
- Promote independence while ensuring safety and well-being.
- Work collaboratively with the wider support team.
Key Requirements:
- The ability to work in a male-only environment (both clients and team members)
- Pacifica or Māori cultural background.
- Experience working with children or individuals with special needs (preferably Autism).
- Physically fit and capable of supporting a strong person.
- Compassionate, patient, and able to build a trusting relationship.
- Reliable, flexible, and committed to making a difference.
- A full NZ driver’s licence and the legal right to work in New Zealand.
If you have a heart for care and want to make a genuine impact in a young person’s life, we would love to hear from you. APPLY NOW with a CV and for further information, please contact Reshma via rravulapalli@rdns.org.nz.
At RDNS, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
