Home Support Workers

Full job description
2-40 hours per week

$23.50 - $29.10

Auckland locations


Our Home Support service provides individual assistance to children, young people and adults with autism and/or intellectual disability. We provide 1:1 support within their family homes and to access their communities. This role varies from 2 up to 40 hours, which are mainly after school and during weekends. We have opportunities available Auckland-wide: Central, South, North and West.

In partnership with families, our Home Support staff help people towards living their lives of choice. This can include supporting them with:

Community access, e.g. shopping, joining clubs and teams, attending community events
Independent living and social skills, e.g. handling money, learning the bus route and making friends
Educational goals, e.g. helping with homework, assisting to enroll and achieve at school

The ideal candidate will have:

A Full NZ Driver's Licence
Experience supporting people with disabilities and/or challenging behaviours
Strong communication and commitment to building long lasting, reliable relationships with the people you support and their families
Sufficient fitness for an active role that may involve sports and recreational activities
The ability to use technology effectively to communicate with the team, and to help the people we support connect with their communities and interests
What we offer:

Development opportunities and ongoing training.
A supportive team, respectful and inclusive culture.
A variety of shifts are available.
Pay rates from $23.50 - $29.10 per hour (based on Health and Wellbeing qualifications, or equivalent).

If you're interested in helping people to achieve their goals, increase their independence and engage with their communities, then we want to hear from you today!


Job Details
Reference #
6706

Posted on
16 Jul 2025

Closes on
21 Aug 2025 23:59

Location(s)
Auckland, North Auckland, Central Auckland, West Auckland, South Auckland, East Auckland, Waiheke Island

Expertise
Community Support Worker

Work type(s)
Full-time (40 hours), Part-time, Casual

Hours per week

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

CSW Practical Responsibilities List
CSW Practical Responsibilities List_October 2018.doc