Enliven HomeShare Host - Contractor

Based in Ashburton/Hakatere area: 

• Contractor - working from home
• Approximately 9hrs per month - delivered over two separate sessions per month (10am to 2.30pm): freedom to select your days.
• An opportunity to make a difference, working with older people
• Enliven/HomeShare Coordinator support
• Training provided, including First Aid and Medication
• Stimulating, challenging and rewarding work
• Work with highly passionate and motivated people

PSUSI: Working to achieve an inclusive, compassionate, and inclusive society.

Kei te tae ana te ngākau - achieving a heart of love. 

About the position / Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ke tēnei mahi

The aim of this role is to open your home to the older people connected with the Enliven HomeShare service in the Ashburton/Hakatere region. The HomeShare service offers a small group environment, hosted within a host's home, that meets the individual needs of a group of older people from within the community.

The programme has a focus on providing socialisation, meaningful activities, and a nutritious meal for older persons in a safe environment.

Who is an ideal applicant? Ko wai he kaitono tōtika?

Someone who will:

• Have an understanding of, and interest in, working with a similar client base and an understanding of the range of needs and challenges influencing this group.
• Previous experience working with older people, understanding the individual needs of clients with patience
• Knowledge of planning and implementation of social programmes
• Have excellent communication skills and a strong ability to develop relationships
• A relevant Health or Social Service qualification is desirable
• Full & clean driver's license
• Have sound computer skills
• Demonstrate empathy and resilience
• Be willing and competent to work safely with a diverse range of cultures including Māori and Pacifica.

About us / Ko wai mātou

Presbyterian Support aims to create a better life for everyone. Our social services are focused on whakawhanaungatanga and manākitanga (relationships and hospitality) to help build safer, stronger, more connected families/whānau and communities. This includes supporting older people/kaumātua to maintain their wellbeing and positive social connections as they age and helping children/tamariki, teens/rangatahi and families/whānau to learn, grow and thrive.

We have sites across the upper South Island covering the Tasman & Marlborough (Te Tau Ihu o te waka a Maui), West Coast (Te Tai Poutini) and Canterbury districts (Ōtautahi & Hakatere).

How do I apply? Me pehea ahau e tono ai?

Nau Mai Haere Mai 

Does this sound like the ideal role for you? 

Confidential enquiries about the role are welcome to Suz Hutchinson, PSUSI Manager Ashburton/Hakatere:
Phone - 03 261 6907 or email - susanh@psusi.org.nz 

Please email a CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in this role.

Applications Close: 5pm, 27th March