Community Support Worker - Supported Independent Living - Auckland

Spectrum Care; Auckland Park; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Auckland Park is seeking a Community Support Worker to provide tailored support for adults with disabilities. The role includes assisting individuals with daily living tasks, hobbies, and building social connections. Ideal candidates should possess a full NZ driver's license, excellent communication skills, and a passion for community engagement. Support hours are flexible, offering opportunities for personal growth within a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written English skills.
• Ability to pass a NZ police check.
• Experience with disability, mental health, or challenging behaviors is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to adults with disabilities.
• Help individuals explore hobbies and build daily routines.
• Assist with personal care and daily living support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organized

Patience

Education

Full NZ driver's licence

Level 3 qualification in Community Support Work

Job description

Overview

Community Support Worker - Supported Independent Living - Auckland

Community Support Worker — Empower Through Connection

Spectrum Care is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to join our Supported Independent Living team — helping people with disabilities live ordinary, extraordinary lives.

Our client is a young man seeking guidance to develop skills in education, employment, independent living, and positive social connections. He would benefit from consistent, compassionate support within a safe and empowering environment, enabling him to explore his identity and aspirations. At this pivotal stage, targeted support will help him achieve his personal goals, strengthen relationships, and enhance community involvement.

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is all about empowering adults with physical and intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and be active members of their communities. We provide tailored, one-on-one support that helps people build routines, develop life skills, and pursue personal goals — whether that’s joining a local club, finding meaningful work, or simply enjoying a hobby.

Support is offered across a range of hours (6am-9pm, Monday to Sunday), and is shaped by each person’s unique needs, interests, and aspirations.

About the Role

As a Community Support Worker, you'll provide one-on-one support to adults with physical and intellectual disabilities in their homes and communities. Your work will be dynamic and person-led, shaped by each individual's goals, interests, and aspirations.

You'll help people:

• Explore hobbies and passions — from music and art to sports and animals
• Build daily routines that support independence and wellbeing
• Connect with local clubs, community spaces, and interest groups
• Strengthen social confidence and relationships
• Navigate everyday tasks like personal care, household chores, and community outings

Support hours range between 6am and 9pm, Monday to Sunday, with some flexibility to suit both staff and the people we support.

You bring creativity, empathy, and a genuine love for people. You might be into:

• Art, Music, Dog walking, Sports, Gardening, Gaming, Baking — or anything else that sparks joy and connection

You're also:

• Organised and reliable
• Patient and calm in all situations
• A great communicator with families, colleagues, and the people you support
• Comfortable with personal care and daily living support
• Passionate about inclusion, empowerment, and community engagement

What You'll Need

• A full NZ driver's licence - or actively working towards one
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Ability to pass a NZ police check
• Willingness to learn — we'll support you to gain a Level 3 qualification in Community Support Work
• Required to attend a 2 week paid induction to prepare you for the role

Experience with disability, mental health, or behaviours that challenge is helpful but not essential. What matters most is your ability to connect, uplift, and inspire.

INZ Level 3 Skill Requirements (for non-residents)

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 3 years 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.

If you're ready to help others build lives full of creativity, connection, and confidence — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something truly meaningful.

Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.