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Enliven Older People - Support Worker

Posted on March 25, 2025

  • Part Time

Enliven Older People - Support Worker

Looking for a job that works with your family commitments?

We offer flexible, rostered shifts so you can balance work and home life while making a real difference in your community. No experience? No worries! Full training provided – we’ll walk you through everything you need to know.

Presbyterian Support is one of the largest providers of social and health services in New Zealand. Our East Coast team is made up of over 200 staff and 100 volunteers across our services, which include Enliven and Family Works in Hawke’s Bay and two charity shops.

Enliven Intensive Home Support, a service of Presbyterian Support East Coast provides support services for older people so they can live and enjoy life as a valued part of our community

We currently have permanent part-time positions available for support workers across all our teams which include Napier, Taradale, Hastings and Havelock North.

Make a real difference every day – become a Support Worker

At Enliven you will become part of an incredible team who help transform the lives of our clients daily.

Why choose Enliven

The benefits of joining the Enliven team include:

  • Become part of an essential service
  • Pay between $23.84 – $29.10 p/hour depending on qualifications and experience in line with Ministry of Health pay equity settlement.
  • Guaranteed hours, minimum 40 per fortnight, opportunity to pick up extra hours.
  • Paid training and induction, including a comprehensive orientation programme working alongside a qualified team member
  • Reimbursement for time and travel costs between clients, plus exceptional travel
  • Paid weekly team meetings
  • Regular team training sessions
  • Smart phones
  • Eligible for Health insurance (after 6months).
  • Annual Wellness Day
  • Morning and evening shifts between 7am and 7.30pm (Mon – Sun)
  • Work patterns available to ensure work/life balance
  • Opportunity to further qualifications
  • The support of a friendly, locally based support centre
  • The support and direction of an extensive multi-disciplinary team
  • Immediate start available.

About the Role

In this role no two days will be the same.

You will work alongside clients with different support needs, providing them with the assistance they require to live independently in their own homes.

The types of support you will provide include:

  • Helping with domestic duties, shopping, meal preparation and housework
  • Assisting with activities of daily living
  • Personal care, including showering and dressing
  • Medication oversight/assistance
  • Carrying out client’s cares as outlined by their individual Support Plan

To be successful in this role

  • You need to have a genuine caring nature – no previous carer support experience is required.
  • You need to be able to work rostered shifts - split between early mornings and/or evenings and weekends (Mon – Sun).
  • You need to have a good grasp of the English language and ability to effectively communicate with clients.
  • You will have a full or restricted driver’s licence and a reliable insured vehicle.
  • You need to already reside in New Zealand and have full rights to work.

Sound like a great fit? Apply now and we will guide you every step of the way!

PSEC is not an accredited employer, only applications will full rights to live and work in New Zealand will be considered.


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