Community Support Worker

CCS Disability Action; Westport; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Westport is seeking individuals to help disabled people live independently and access community opportunities. The ideal candidates will demonstrate initiative, reliability, and a positive attitude, with experience in supporting individuals with high needs being a distinct advantage. This role promotes personal and professional development through on-the-job training and supportive working conditions.

Benefits

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job-related training

Career growth pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting disabled people with high and complex needs is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to work with people to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist disabled people in living independently and participating in the community.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance as per individual Personal Plans.

Skills

Initiative

Reliability

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Supportive interactions

Community connections

Education

L3 and L4 Health and Wellbeing Certificates

Job description

• Friday, 29 August 2025 4:00pm
  Friday, 24 October 2025 5:00pm

Join us and help to create a more inclusive Aotearoa. This is a great opportunity to make a difference and develop your support skills within our Westport 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:

Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

How to apply

Please complete the form below and upload your cover letter – where you can share a bit about yourself and your interests – along with your CV, outlining your work experience and education. Once you've submitted your application, it will be sent directly to us for review.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 24 October 2025.

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.