Community Support Worker - Adult Services, Central Auckland

Spectrum Care; West Auckland; On-site; GBP 14,318 - 17,397; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Care is seeking a Community Support Worker to assist individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in Central Auckland. This full-time role involves providing support for personal activities, socialising, and daily living tasks.

The ideal candidate should have empathy, resilience, and effective communication skills. A Community Support Worker Level Three qualification is desirable but not necessary. Competitive hourly pay between $23.95 and $29.10 applies.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disabilities or mental health issues is desirable.
• Must have a valid New Zealand driver's licence.
• Able to pass a NZ police check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal activities including community participation.
• Provide support and motivation with daily living tasks.
• Ensure the safety of individuals supported.

Skills

Empathy for challenges of disabilities

Ability to remain calm

Energy and resilience

Effective communication

Support with daily living tasks

Good explaining and negotiating

Clear verbal and written English

Education

Community Support Worker Level Three qualification

Tools

Computer skills

Programs like Word, Internet Explorer

Job description

Community Support Worker - Residential - Central Auckland

Full time - 40 hours per week

$23.95 - $29.10 per hour

Central Auckland location

As a Community Support Worker you take on tasks that are dynamic and will depend on the needs and dreams of each person. You will provide assistance with personal activities such as community participation, socialising, work or education and daily living tasks.

At Spectrum Care, we provide support for adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to live great lives.

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

Requirements

For non‑resident applicants, the following INZ Level 3 skill requirements apply:

• 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.

Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.