Community Based Support Workers - Dunedin

Community Care Trust; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Dunedin is seeking dynamic individuals for full-time and part-time Community Based Support Worker positions. Responsibilities include supporting individuals to achieve their goals, fostering relationships, and engaging with the community. Successful candidates will receive a pay rate of up to $29.10 per hour and enjoy a supportive work environment with ongoing training. Applications close on 14th October 2025.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Staff discounts at major retailers

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to build positive relationships.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to achieve their goals at home and in the community.
• Work alongside individuals to enhance their support network.
• Complete administration tasks related to support.

Skills

Building rapport

Community engagement

First Aid knowledge

Education

Current First Aid Certificate

Full current NZ Driver License

Job description

Overview

Community Based Support Workers Dunedin- Ōtepoti

• 1x Full Time position – 32 - 40 Daytime Hours per week (Includes one weekend day)
• 1x Part Time position – Up to 30 hours per week
• Pay rate of up to $29.10 per hour (depending on qualifications)
• Full training given along with ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Staff discounts at many major retailers
• Free Employee Assistance Programme

About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga

Are you keen to make a difference for the people in your community while working sociable hours? Do you want permanent set hours each week, with only one later evening likely?

The Independent Living team at Community Care Trust Aotearoa is seeking a dynamic individual with a can-do attitude to join their team on a full-time basis, and there is also an opportunity for a part-time role. These roles involve supporting individuals one-on-one to achieve their goals both in their homes and within the community and are based out of our local Support Centre as part of a team of 30 Support Workers. This position offers a positive, varied, and supportive team environment where every day brings new challenges and the opportunity to work with multiple different people over your workday.

Responsibilities

• Building rapport and positive relationships with the people we support.
• Working alongside individuals to achieve their goals.
• Supporting people to access the local community and build their support network.
• Completing competency-based trainings to enhance skills and qualifications.
• Participating in regular shifts, including one weekend day, with set hours and two permanent consecutive days off per week.
• Completing administration tasks relating to support.

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

Working in partnership to enable great lives – Mā te mahi tahi kia pai ai te oranga

Community Care Trust Aotearoa's vision is a world that truly values and celebrates diversity. We work in partnership with adults and youth across Te Waipounamu (The South Island) who need some support in their lives to achieve their goals. We work alongside people to ensure they live the life they want and achieve their dreams and aspirations as valued and contributing people within their community.

How to apply | Te tuku tono

All the information you need is on our website, or let us know if you have any questions by contacting Sandy or David on 0800 800 001

What you will bring | Ngā tohunga mō tēnei tūranga

• Hold a current First Aid Certificate (or be willing to complete one at our cost)
• Hold a FULL current NZ Driver License (Essential)
• Be legally eligible to work in New Zealand
• Have a valid work visa with a minimum of 12 months until expiry

Our organisation has a strong commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees will be vetted to a level appropriate to the role for which they have applied.

Applications close | Te katinga ō tenei tūranga

Applications close Tuesday 14th October 2025 at 5pm. Due to the fast-paced nature of our work vacancy close dates may be subject to change.

Support Worker - Position Description