Support Worker

About the Organisation

Presbyterian Support Northern is a not-for-profit organisation serving communities from Taupō to Whangārei. It delivers health and social services through core programmes such as Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline and Shine, with a mission to help people live better lives.

The organisation is guided by values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership, and Tangata Whenua. Its Enliven service is focused on helping people maintain independence while staying active in their communities.

The Opportunity

As an Enliven Support Worker, you will provide in-home support to clients such as older adults, people with disabilities, and those recovering from illness or other challenges. Support may include personal care tasks like showering and dressing, medication support, meal preparation, household assistance, and help with community activities. The exact mix of duties will vary according to each client’s care plan.

The role is based in central Auckland and surrounding areas, with the need to travel between client homes and work rostered weekends.

About You

This role suits someone who is caring, empathetic, and comfortable working with people from different backgrounds. You should be able to communicate clearly, follow care instructions, and provide a high standard of support while working independently in clients’ homes.

Requirements

• You must be a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand resident, or hold an eligible work visa.
• A full New Zealand driver licence is required, along with a dependable vehicle for travel between clients. Overseas driver licences cannot be accepted.
• You need to be available for flexible hours, including weekend work.
• Clear English communication skills are essential for reading care instructions and speaking with clients and colleagues.
• You should have strong customer service ability and enjoy helping and engaging with people.
• You must be able to work to professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• A genuine compassion for older people, disabled clients, and people in recovery is important.
• You should feel confident visiting clients in their homes and delivering a range of care and support services.

Diversity and Inclusion

The organisation is committed to an inclusive workplace and notes its recognition and memberships, including being dementia friendly, DVFREE Tick accredited, a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion, and a member of the Pride Pledge.

Benefits

This role offers access to training and development, ongoing support, wellbeing resources, discounted Southern Cross medical insurance, and possible future progression into Support Worker Mentor roles. Mileage is also paid for travel between client locations.

Terms and Conditions

Some benefits and conditions depend on the type of work permit or visa held by the applicant.

Join Us

If you want to make a meaningful difference in the community and help improve people’s lives, this opportunity offers rewarding work with real impact.