Pacific Health Group is seeking motivated and compassionate individuals to work as Rehabilitation Support Workers on our community rehabilitation contract. This is a hands-on role supporting clients to build independence in everyday life while working alongside a multidisciplinary clinical team.
We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds including health professionals, support workers, employment consultants, vocational consultants, caregivers, and others with relevant rehabilitation or disability experience.
This is a flexible subcontract role, ideal for people looking to complement existing work or utilise their skills in a meaningful, community-based setting.
What You’ll Do
You’ll support clients in the community to work toward rehabilitation goals set by a Registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist. You will not hold keyworker responsibility — your focus is delivering rehabilitation activities and sharing updates with the clinical team.
Support may include:
- Supported Living – helping clients develop daily living skills, routines, and independence at home
- Supported Activities – assisting with community participation and group programmes
- Supported Employment – vocational support and work-readiness activities
- Supported Transitions – supporting major life changes such as school-to-work or moving to independent living
Who Should Apply
We welcome people with experience or interest in rehabilitation and community support, including:
- Health professionals such as Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, or allied health professionals
- Support workers or caregivers with experience in disability, rehabilitation, or brain injury
- Employment or vocational consultants
- Students in health-related fields with relevant experience
- Anyone with strong community support experience and a passion for helping people build independence
You’ll also bring:
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence working in community settings
- A passion for rehabilitation, disability support, and empowering clients
Why Join Us
- Work alongside experienced Registered OTs and PTs
- Flexible subcontract hours to fit around your other commitments
- Transport reimbursement paid above your hourly rate for travel
- Meaningful community-based rehabilitation work
- Opportunity to build valuable skills and experience in rehabilitation
If you think you have the experience and can-do attitude to make an impact with an organisation that values the work you do, APPLY now.
For a copy of the position description, please click Apply, which will take you through to our Careers website.
Please refer to Job No.2381 in your cover letter when applying for this role. If you have any questions, email HR@phg.co.nz.
Confidentiality is assured.
Pacific Health Group is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space for people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds.