What is Support Work? Introduction to Support Work Session One

Foundations for Being a Great Support Worker. The Right Start Matters. Often, people enter support work with a lot of heart but very little orientation to how the disability system actually works. On the flip side, employers want to hire people who already "get it", people who understand the Social Model of Disability and the importance of self-determination. In this first session of our free online series, "Foundations for Being a Great Support Worker," the Flying Kites team unpacks the day-to-day reality of support work in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this video, we cover: 🪁 What support work really looks like day-to-day (from personal care to community support). 🪁 How to find a path that genuinely fits your strengths. 🪁 Key frameworks that shape the sector, including Enabling Good Lives (EGL) and the Social Model of Disability. 🪁 How putting the disabled person in the driver's seat makes you a "stand-out" candidate for recruitment. Whether you’re looking for your first role or you’re a seasoned support worker looking to refresh your foundations, this session will help you turn a "job" into a career. ✨ About the Series: This is a 4-part series designed to bridge the gap between training and recruitment, facilitated by the Flying Kites team drawing on over 15 years of experience in disability support and recruitment.