Support Worker - Living My Life (Summer Programme)
🌞 Summer Support Worker Programme - Make a Difference This Summer While Building Your Future Career
Looking for meaningful work over the summer break where you can gain valuable real-world experience, develop professional skills, and make a genuine impact in someone's life?
RDNS is seeking caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Casual Support Workers to join our Living My Life (LML) Summer Support Pool.
This is an exciting opportunity to support people living with disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and other complex needs, helping them achieve their goals, participate in their communities, and live independently.
Why Join Our Summer Support Pool?
- Gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced support workers
- Develop practical skills that complement your studies
- Learn about disability support, rehabilitation, communication, and behaviour support
- Make a meaningful impact in someone's life
- Build experience for future careers in healthcare, allied health, social services, and education
- Flexible casual work during semester breaks and holiday periods
- Opportunity to continue with RDNS beyond the summer period
About the Living My Life Programme
Our Living My Life programme is focused on helping people live the life they choose.
Rather than simply providing care, our Support Workers assist people to:
- Build independence
- Achieve personal goals
- Participate in community activities
- Develop confidence and life skills
- Stay connected with family, friends, and their community
Every day is different, and every client has their own goals, interests, and aspirations.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support community outings and participation
- Assist with personal care and mobility support
- Encourage independence with everyday activities
- Support communication and social connection
- Assist with meal preparation and household tasks
- Support people with brain injuries, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, or behavioural needs
- Build meaningful and positive relationships
What We're Looking For
We're particularly interested in students and recent graduates from Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Language Therapy, Social Work, Teaching, , Disability Studies, and other related fields. If you're passionate about supporting people to live independently and are looking to gain meaningful real-world experience that complements your studies, we'd love to hear from you.
You'll also demonstrate:
- A caring and empathetic nature
- Strong communication skills
- Reliability and professionalism
- A willingness to learn
- An interest in supporting people with disabilities and complex needs
- Confidence working independently and as part of a team
- Previous disability support experience is beneficial but not essential.
Requirements
- Full NZ Driver Licence
- Access to reliable transport
- Right to work in New Zealand
- Availability during the summer holiday period (November to February)
About RDNS
At RDNS, we support people to live their best lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
We value individuality, community connection, and person-centred support, and we're proud to make a difference in the lives of the people we support every day.
📩Apply Now
If you're looking for a meaningful summer role where you can gain practical experience, develop valuable skills, and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
For further information, please email to Binh via bnguyen2@rdns.org.nz.