Community Support Worker

Full job description

Part Time, 12 hours

$23.50 - $29.10 per hour

Beachlands, Auckland location

Our client lives in Beachlands and works part-time. He enjoys his work but would like some support to building meaningful connections out in the community and in his social life. He is seeking someone who lives locally or is willing to travel, who also likes to cook and lives a healthy lifestyle.

We have more than 300 worksites and support options across the whole Auckland region from Warkworth to Waiuku.

In Supported Independent Living, we provide services for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities within their own homes and out into their community. We provide 1:1 support which consists of a range of hours between 6am to 9pm Monday to Sunday.

As a Community Support Worker you take on tasks that are dynamic and will depend on the needs and dreams of each person. You provide assistance with daily activities such as community participation, socializing, work or education, personal cares and domestic chores, as well as responsibility for reporting and administration.

Skills & Experience

Empathy for the challenges of trying to build an ordinary life while living with a disability

Energy to keep up with someone who likes to be on the go a lot

Ability to remain calm, and calming, in all situations

Resilience to help people keep boundaries to ensure their safety

Good at explaining and negotiating

Ability to communicate effectively and supportively with family, colleagues and the person you support

Ability and willingness to provide support and motivation with personal cares and daily living skills

Excellent, clear, understandable verbal and written English is a pre-requisite to be considered for this role

The ideal candidate will have:

An interest in attaining a Community Support Worker Level Three or above qualification- we can support you to achieve this while you work

Experience supporting people with disabilities, and or mental health issues, and/or behaviours that can be challenging is desirable but not necessary

Reliability, commitment, and passion for working with people

A full New Zealand driver's licence

Able to pass a NZ police check

The ability to use a computer effectively, including programs such as Word, Internet Explorer, and email

If you're interested in supporting people to develop self-confidence and independence, and live their lives of choice, lives like any other, in their own communities, then we want to hear from you today!

If you are a non-resident applying for this role you must meet the following INZ Level 3 skill requirements to be considered:

Have worked in the care workforce for 24 months or more, and been paid at least the care workforce wage rate during that time, or

A relevant qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) — this must be at least a level 4 qualification for a role at skill level 3, or a diploma for a role at skill level 2.

Apply now if you have a passion for working with people and want to make a difference!

Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.'

Job Details

Reference #

39404

Posted on

05 Aug 2025

Closes on

29 Aug 2025 23:55

Location(s)

Auckland, North Auckland, Central Auckland, West Auckland, South Auckland, East Auckland, Waiheke Island

Expertise

Community Support Worker

Work type(s)

Part-time

Hours per week

Availability

All shifts, Day shifts, Afternoon shifts, Evening shifts, Overnight shifts, Saturday and Sunday shifts

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