Day Activities Facilitator - Creative Practice
Please note: While Hōhepa Hawke's Bay is accredited to employ staff on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), we are unable to provide visa support for this position
E pā ana ki a tatou |About us
At Hōhepa, we invest in you and grow our people. Being part of Hōhepa means joining a Whānau. Our team is passionate about working alongside people we support as they strive to live life to the fullest. At our core, we aim to empower and uplift everyone to lead a happy and rewarding life.
Are you a connector, an innovator, and someone who loves to inspire others? If so, we want you on our team!
We have recently developed a new studio focusing on artistic expression and creative practice. We are now looking for a creative support worker who supports people in finding and growing themselves. You may be a creative practitioner who has experience teaching and facilitating diverse groups and learners. You will be skilled in breaking down creative practice into small, actionable steps that will enable the people we support to participate in their individual creative expression.
We are looking for someone energetic and passionate. You need to be a natural teacher, observant and intuitive, genuinely respectful and appreciative of diversity, and be kind, fun, and patient.
Nga taonga kei roto I tou kete matauranga | What you bring:
- Supporting people during daily activities, to assist them to develop independence.
- Knowledge in nutrition and food preparation.
- Comfortable supporting personal cares such as hygiene, dressing.
- Supporting people on outings and social activities.
- Ability to communicate with the people you support (which may involve using Makaton, pictures and reading body language) and their whānau and advocates.
- Hold a full NZ driver’s licence with no restrictions
- Are comfortable providing one-to-one support
What we offer
- $25.60-31.51 per hour depending on your qualifications and experience
- 24/7 on call support from experienced managers
- Free parking on all our main sites and homes
- Access to a range of professional development and growth opportunities
- A great culture; opportunities to attend multi-cultural festivals, seasonal festivals and events.
- Discounted prices on Hōhepa Products (Dairy, woodwork, candles etc..)
- Hōhepa provides a supportive environment for growth and career progression - our GM started as a volunteer 20+ years ago!
- A range of business discounts, such as Mitre 10 Napier
A key requirement of this role will involve transporting our people, we are looking for people who hold a current full driver's licence.
Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close this role prior to the advertised closing date.
Curious? want to know more? Contact our Recruitment team at 027 265 4697
Please note that a 90-day trial period may apply to successful applicants who have not previously worked for Hōhepa Hawke's Bay.
We assess applications based on the candidate's own skills and communication abilities. Where AI or translation tools have been used extensively, applicants may be asked to demonstrate their experience and suitability through other stages of the recruitment process.