Community Support Worker - Full Time Permanent

New Zealand Cricket; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known organization is seeking a passionate Community Support Worker for a full-time permanent position in Canterbury, supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. This role involves personal care, household duties, and lifestyle activities while requiring flexibility in work hours, including weekends. Candidates should have relevant experience and a full driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience as a Community Support Worker preferred.
• Full, clean driver’s license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents.
• Complete household duties and documentation.
• Engage in lifestyle activities with residents.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Job description

Community Support Worker - Full Time Permanent

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Community Support Person

About Us - Te Whakahaerenga

The Donaldson Residential Trust provides a high-quality home environment for adults with an intellectual disability in a comfortable residential setting. We have 5 houses in the Burnside & Bishopdale area of Christchurch. We are looking for an enthusiastic support person to join our team.

About the job - Te mahi turanga

We have a permanent full-time position working across two of our houses. This role requires a considerable amount of weekend work and some split shifts. The roster does not include sleepovers but may occasionally include them if the successful applicant is interested. The position involves duties such as personal cares, household duties, documentation, and lifestyle activities.

Skills & Experience required - Nga pukenga, nga tohu ou

The essential requirements are:

• Comfortable completing personal cares with Residents
• Empathy toward those with disabilities
• Flexibility in work habits
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• A full, clean driver’s license is essential
• Basic computer skills for notes and reporting

A minimum of two years’ previous experience as a Community Support Worker is preferred.

If interested, please click the "Apply" button. We look forward to hearing from you.

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• How many years' experience do you have as a community support worker?
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