Disability Support Worker x2

Part-Time Community Services Show the salary

Job Description

Kia ora! Are you looking  for part-time mahi that will make a big difference? 

I am a freelance writer  and disabled community advocate looking for someone to join my small crew of disability support workers as soon as possible, to take over from team members who are moving on to new opportunities throughout February. 

My disability support crew provide a range of supports for me from intimate personal care to support with organisation and transport.   The crew work with me at  home, at work  and in my community  and are a valued and integral part of making sure my busy creative life run smoothly. I need people  who can quickly learn my   daily routine but also help me navigate access challenges that come up in new situations and environments I move in.  My own work ranges from  teaching  advocacy, writing,  theatre and film making. While Wellington is my base I sometimes travel for work and require support from my team. 

 

I offer 

  • Practical and important work ideal for someone local to Newtown or nearby suburbs
  • An hourly rate at living wage or above 
  • A queer and trans and sex worker friendly employer
  • Training provided 

 

Tasks include but are not limited to: 

  • Showering, dressing and intimate personal care 
  • Household tasks like cleaning and tidying in my room and shared spaces, dishes and laundry 
  • Food preparation 
  • Pet care 
  • Driving me to and from events or helping with journey planning
  • Administrative support and managing time keeping
  • Being in the background to support at events, meetings or social situations. 

 

You will be:  

  • Ideally someone with disability support experience or transferrable skills 
  • Ability to support a disabled-queer adult 
  • Someone who enjoys a varied work environment - the role has some elements of routine but I am often juggling multiple priorities and  need people who can embrace and change of plans and think on their feet. 
  • Able to work respectfully and with an awareness of privacy in my home
  • Organised,  reliable and committed 
  • Flexible 
  • Able to adapt and problem solve
  • A good listener and clear communicator 
  • Comfortable in new situations - able to step in or step back as needed, 
  • Body positive  

You will have: 

  • NZ working rights 
  • A full clean driver's licence (or actively pursing this) 
  • Competency with Google Drive and Word processing 
  • Strong administrative and organisational and communication skills 
  • Experience in arts environments and social justice work  is an advantage as these are my areas of work and the kinds of interesting environments you'll work with me in. 

 The shifts I am looking to cover are  below. Some flexibility is required outside these times to be responsive to my needs, which sometimes includes urgent personal care.  Additional hours and extended shifts may also  be requested to support me with responsibilities and adventures outside my regular routine. You should expect to cover leave for other team members.  Team meetings and paid training sessions will be arranged as required. 

I am looking to divide the hours between two permanent team members to both provide reliable hours and ensure enough cover across the team. I am open to what this division looks like but you would need to be able to commit to the arrangement in an ongoing way. 

Mornings: 

Sunday  8.30-10.30 am

Monday: 7.00-9.00 am  

Tuesday 7.00am 9.00am 

Wednesday: 7:00-9.00am 

Thursday:  7:00-9:00am

Friday: 7.00-9.00 am 

Saturday: 8.30- 10.30 am  

 

Evenings  

Friday: 9.00-11pm 

Saturday 9.00-11pm 

Organisation

Etta's Disability Support Crew

Job Summary

I am a freelance writer and disabled community advocate looking for someone to join my small crew of disability support workers as soon as possible.

Salary

$27.80-28.25 ph

How to apply

To enquire or apply  please email: ettabollinger@gmail.com with a CV and cover letter. Please indicate the shifts you would be able to work regularly in your email. 

Sector

Social Enterprise

Cause (Sustainable Development Goals)

Good Health and Wellbeing, Other