Community Support Worker

Spectrum Care; Hamilton; Presencial; NZD 28.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Spectrum Care is seeking a Community Support Worker in Hamilton to assist adults with disabilities in living enriched lives. You will help with community participation, daily activities and personal care, adapting to each person’s needs and goals.

Ideal candidates demonstrate empathy, reliability and strong communication skills, with a willingness to obtain further qualifications and pass a NZ police check as part of joining Spectrum Care.

Formación

• Demonstrated empathy for supporting adults with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly with participants, families and colleagues.
• Willingness to pursue Community Support Worker Level 3+ while working.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with community participation, socialising, work or education and daily living tasks.
• Provide support with personal cares while promoting independence and safety.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Energy

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Communication

English proficiency

Educación

NZQCF Level 3+ qualification

NZ driver's licence

Herramientas

Word

Email

Internet Explorer

Descripción del empleo

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

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

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

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, 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.'

Location(s) Hamilton

Expertise Community Support Worker

Work type(s) Casual

Availability All shifts, Day shifts, Afternoon shifts, Evening shifts, Overnight shifts, Saturday and Sunday shifts