Community Support Worker

Quality of Life Trust; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Quality of Life Trust in Mangere Bridge is seeking a friendly Community Support Worker to join on a part-time or casual basis. You will provide practical assistance and personal care, helping adults who are Deafblind to participate in daily activities.

This role emphasises compassionate, person-centred care, strong communication, and reliability. You will work with local communities, maintain records, and support safety and wellbeing in participants' homes.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable people in the community and a commitment to person-centred care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Physical capability to assist with personal care and household tasks as required.
• Reliability and flexibility with the ability to work on a casual basis with variable hours.
• A valid New Zealand driver’s licence.
• The ability to pass police vetting clearance.

Responsibilities

• Providing practical assistance and personal care support to people with activities of daily living.
• Supporting people in participating in community activities and social engagements.
• Assisting with household tasks and maintaining safe, clean living environments.
• Supporting people to access community resources and services as needed.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation.
• Respecting individual preferences, privacy and cultural needs whilst delivering support.
• Adhering to health and safety protocols and duty of care obligations.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Physical capability

Reliability & flexibility

NZ driver’s licence

Police vetting eligibility

Job description

About us

Quality of Life Trust is a small trust based in Mangere Bridge. We specialise in supporting adults who are Deafblind, providing person-centred services that enable people to live fulfilling lives with dignity and respect.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Community Support Worker to join Quality of Life Trust on a part-time or casual basis.

What you'll be doing

• Providing practical assistance and personal care support to people with activities of daily living
• Supporting people in participating in community activities and social engagements
• Assisting with household tasks and maintaining safe, clean living environments
• Supporting people to access community resources and services as needed
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation
• Respecting individual preferences, privacy and cultural needs whilst delivering support
• Adhering to health and safety protocols and duty of care obligations

What we're looking for

• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable people in the community and a commitment to person-centred care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport
• Physical capability to assist with personal care and household tasks as required
• Reliability and flexibility with the ability to work on a casual basis with variable hours
• A valid New Zealand driver's licence
• The ability to pass police vetting clearance

What we offer

Quality of Life Trust values its team members and offers competitive rates of pay. We provide a supportive work environment where your contribution is genuinely appreciated. Our organisation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and all team members feel valued and supported.