Community Support Workers wanted
MARRALOMEDA CHARITABLE TRUST
Support Worker – Residential Part time
Marralomeda is a Christian community for adults with learning disabilities that recognises the unique gifts and contributions each individual has to offer. Our community is based in Redwood and consists of five homes supporting 22 people, day support through the Pike Centre and supporting disabled people in their own homes.
We wish to employee part time workers to support Community Members within their homes. We have 2 positions available, with different options available depending on the availability of the successful applicants. The times we need support are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7am to 9am; Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 2pm; and Sunday as a reliever when the Residential Assistants go home for a break. (6.5 hours a fortnight). We also have casual work available to relieve our Residential Assistants which include sleepovers.
This role requires:
• Experience in supporting disabled people in a way that upholds their rights, ensuring the person has choice and control over their lives.
• A commitment to Marralomeda Christian philosophy is also important.
• People with enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, and a passion for supporting people to achieve their hopes and dreams. To live the life, they want in a way that reflects the Enabling Good Lives Principles and a commitment to Te Triiti o Waitangi.
• Level 2 Qualifications or above required.
• A team player who is able to contribute to a mutually supportive team.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• A clean and current full Driver’s License.
• A current First Aid Certificate.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
The Position Descriptions for this role is available by phoning 352 8292 or emailing Karen@marralomeda.org.nz
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
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Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
Addictive Eaters Anonymous
After ten years of depression, my life had hit rock bottom
I remember being ‘different’ around food for most of my life. This included things such as being the person who had two cream buns at morning tea when everyone else had one; eating icing sugar by the spoonful directly from the packet; and being the family member who went into the kitchen after dinner to eat the leftovers. There are numerous other examples – too many to list. I could overeat anything. If I couldn’t get my preferred favourites (e.g. chocolate), I’d be eating the vegetables.
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