Community Support Worker - Auckland

Spectrum Care; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Community Support Worker in Auckland. This full-time role involves supporting adults with disabilities by assisting with daily living skills and providing emotional support. The ideal candidate will have empathy, effective communication skills, and a full driver's license. A passion for making a difference is essential, and training opportunities will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disabilities or mental health issues is desirable.
• Must have a full New Zealand driver's licence.
• Ability to pass a NZ police check.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals with disabilities.
• Assist with personal cares and daily living skills.
• Communicate effectively with families, colleagues, and those supported.

Skills

Empathy for people with disabilities

Effective communication

Ability to remain calm

Resilience

Good negotiation skills

Ability to motivate

Verbal and written English proficiency

Education

Community Support Worker Level Three or above qualification

Job description

Overview

Community Support Worker

Full time - 40 hours per week

$23.50 - $29.10 per hour

Glendene, Auckland location

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

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

Requirements

If you are a non-resident applying for this role you must meet the following INZ Level 3 skill requirements to be considered:

• at least 3 years of relevant work experience, 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.

Apply now if you have a passion for working with people and want to make a difference!

Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.