Community Support Worker

CCS Disability Action; Hawera; In loco; NZD 48.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

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Flexible hours

Descrizione del lavoro

CCS Disability Action in New Zealand is seeking a compassionate support worker to assist disabled people within the South and Central Taranaki community. You will provide person-directed support, build positive relationships, and contribute to meaningful daily activities aligned with individual goals.

The role emphasises community integration, collaborative teamwork, and a commitment to inclusive, rights-based service delivery. Rostered hours, including some weekends, are required.

Competenze

• Experience supporting disabled people with high and complex needs would be advantageous.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Willingness to work rostered hours, including some weekend hours.

Mansioni

• Assist disabled people to live independently and participate in community activities.
• Develop supportive interactions and meaningful connections with participants.
• Support goals and outcomes in a person-directed, community-focused way.

Descrizione del lavoro

A great opportunity to make a difference. Enjoy inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and values. This role offers you an exciting opportunity to use and develop your support skills within the South and Central Taranaki community. Our work is undertaken alongside disabled people, their family/whānau, and supports the individual’s needs in a person directed, creative way, making a difference in the community.

Our organisation takes a social, rather than medical approach, supporting disabled people to live their best lives. We are guided by the Enabling Good Lives principles, shifting power and authority back to disabled people and their families, to increase choice and control in their lives.

About you

We are looking for someone who is able to demonstrate the following personal skills and attributes, and professional skills and knowledge:

Initiative, be reliable and flexible.

A positive attitude and a talent for developing supportive interactions.

The ability to relate well to a diverse arrange of people.

Experience supporting disabled people with high and complex needs would be a distinct advantage.

Strong connections to the community.

The ability to work independently, but also in a team environment.

A willingness to work with people we support to achieve their goals.

Available to work rostered hours including some weekend hours.

On the job learning, ongoing support to achieve L3 and L4 Health and Wellbeing Certificates.

A valid, Full New Zealand Driver’s Licence.

Why us?

At CCS Disability Action, we foster a supportive and inclusive workplace guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We uphold a strong human rights framework and promote equal opportunities for all.

Our strategic priorities, Te Aronui, shape how we work – valuing relationships, wellbeing, and knowledge while keeping whānau hauā/disabled people at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity and offer flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. Join our friendly, values-driven team and make a meaningful impact every day.

With a strong employee value proposition, we offer great employee benefits, job-related training, and clear career growth pathways. Whether you’re with us short-term or long-term, we provide the tools and opportunities for success. Our employee benefits programme includes:

Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Applications close on Friday 27 November 2026.

We work within a human rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We openly encourage disabled people to apply.