Community Support Worker

Part Time, 5 hours

$23.50 - $29.10 per hour

Massey, Auckland location

Our client is seeking a support staff who shares similar interests and can build a positive, engaging rapport with him. Ideally, the support person would enjoy playing basketball, have a passion for going to the gym, and be capable of assisting them in working towards obtaining their NZ learner driver's license.

In terms of personality, our client would thrive with someone who is cheerful, easygoing, and has a good sense of humour — someone who takes a relaxed, "buddy-buddy" approach while also providing encouragement and motivation. Strong communication skills are essential, so the ability to communicate clearly is a key requirement.

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

In Choices in Community 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

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:
at least 3 years of relevant work experience, 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 #
39182

Posted on
07 Aug 2025

Closes on
31 Aug 2025 23:55

Location(s)
West Auckland

Expertise
Community Support Worker

Work type(s)
Part-time

Hours per week

Availability
Day shifts

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