Community Support Worker

Spectrum Care; Auckland; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and support

Competitive pay rate

Job summary

Spectrum Care is seeking a dedicated Community Support Worker for its School Holiday Programme in Auckland. This fixed-term, two-week contract runs Monday to Friday in Mangere, with responsibilities including leading a small team, delivering a structured activities curriculum, and ensuring a safe, supportive space for children with disabilities during the holidays.

Candidates should have a NZ driver’s license, be able to pass police and Oranga Tamariki checks, and be open to pursuing a Community

Qualifications

• Must be a team player with leadership qualities.
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Able to pass NZ police check and Oranga Tamariki check.
• Interested in attaining Community Support Worker Level Three or above.
• Experience in caring for children with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and coordinate a structured activities curriculum.
• Maintain a safe, secure and healthy environment for children.
• Assist with administration and resource management.

Skills

Team leadership

Driver's licence

NZ police check

Oranga Tamariki check

Disability care experience

Education

Community Support Worker Level Three or above

Job description

Community Support Worker - School Holiday Programme - Auckland

Fixed term - School holiday period only, 2 week fixed term contract

Mangere, Auckland location

Our school holiday program is all about fun activities in a safe and positive environment. In a collaborative effort, we ensure that all children are catered for and active participation is achieved.

As a Programme Leader in one of our School Holiday Programmes, you will lead a team, dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe, secure and healthy space, where children with an intellectual disability can spend time in the holidays. Reporting to the Service Coordinator, you will facilitate meaningful activities and support children to engage in a variety of tasks.

Involved in this role is administration, resource management and the coaching and leading of your team.

These are fixed term contracts, covering two consecutive weeks (Monday to Friday), which coincide with the school holidays.

Are you:

• A team player with leadership qualities?
• Adept to facilitating a structured curriculum with personal outcomes focus
• A full New Zealand driver's licence
• Able to pass a NZ police check and Oranga Tamariki check
• An interest in attaining a Community Support Worker Level Three or above qualification- we can support you to achieve this while you work
• Previous experience in caring for children with disabilities - preferred, but not essential

What we offer:

• Full training and support
• A competitive rate of pay