Community Support Worker

CCS Disability Action; West Coast; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts

Free Employee Assistance Programme (EA

A paid annual wellbeing day

Job summary

CCS Disability Action is seeking a Community Support Worker to help disabled people live independently in their own homes across Hokitika, Greymouth and Westport on a casual basis.

The role focuses on supporting individuals to access opportunities aligned with their Personal Plan, working with families/whānau and a person-centred approach to maximise community participation.

Qualifications

• Initiative, reliable and flexible.
• Positive attitude and talent for developing supportive interactions.
• Ability to relate well to a diverse range of people.
• Experience supporting disabled people with high and complex needs is advantageous.
• Strong connections to the community.
• Able to work independently, but also in a team environment.
• Willingness to work with people we support to achieve their goals.
• On-the-job learning with ongoing support to achieve L3 and L4 Health and Wellbeing Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Support disabled people to live in their own homes and participate in their community by accessing opportunities outlined in their Personal Plan.

Skills

Initiative

Reliability & Flexibility

Positive Attitude

Interpersonal Skills

Community Connections

Independent & Team Work

Goal Oriented

Health & Wellbeing Certs

Job description

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Job description Community Support Worker

Hours: Casual

Location: West Coast - Hokitika, Greymouth, Westport

A great opportunity to make a difference and develop your support skills within our Hokitika community!

Job description Community Support Worker

Hours: Casual

Location: West Coast - Hokitika, Greymouth, Westport

A great opportunity to make a difference and develop your support skills within our Hokitika community!

Job specific information

This role is to ensure that disabled people can live in their own homes and participate in their own community by accessing opportunities of their choosing as detailed in their Personal Plan. 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.

About you

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

• Initiative, is reliable and flexible.

• A positive attitude and a talent for developing supportive interactions.

• Ability to relate well to a diverse arrange of people.

• Experienced in supporting disabled people with high and complex needs would be a distinct advantage.

• Have strong connections to the community.

• Can work independently, but also in a team environment.

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

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

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.

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:

• Exclusive discounts

• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• A paid annual wellbeing day.

Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 30 August 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.

If you need accommodations or an alternative application method, please contact:***************@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.