Community Support Worker (Complex Behavioural Needs) – Palmerston North

healthvision; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support service provider in Palmerston North seeks compassionate Community Support Workers to assist individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include daily support, personal care, and achieving independence goals. Ideal candidates possess strong interpersonal skills and have a passion for helping others. Flexible shifts available, and prior experience with disabilities is a plus.

Benefits

Pay Band: $24.13 - $30.78 per hour

Flexible hours

Travel allowance

Paid competency training

Free EAP services

Free flu vaccinations

Refer a friend programme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with autism or intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Calm and confident individual with empathy.
• Flexibility to work on a rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for daily tasks of Service Users.
• Assist with personal cares and household management.
• Support Service Users in achieving positive life goals.

Skills

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification

Job description

Overview

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Our Team!

Compassionate Community Support Workers Wanted – Palmerston North

Join a Caring Team Supporting People with Disabilities

Flexible Shifts, Meaningful Work, Real Impact

We are looking for up to 8 caring and reliable Community Support Workers to support a client with an intellectual disability and autism. This is a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with our Service Users to provide support as they go about their daily tasks
• Assisting with complex personal cares
• Assisting with household management and meal preparation
• Supporting exercise programmes
• Assisting with accessing the community
• Bowel, Bladder, and Catheter Care
• Moving and handling hoists and manual transfers
• Medication support
• Support the Service Users in achieving positive goals in their lives and contribute to the effective day-to-day running of the services
• Maintaining the Service User’s safety and well-being

About You

You are a calm and confident individual who demonstrates resilience and empathy, with a strong understanding of the challenges our service users may face. Being a support worker comes with many responsibilities—it can be both challenging and deeply rewarding. The greatest reward comes from being part of the support that enables a person to live their best life in the community.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting people with autism, intellectual disabilities, or challenging behaviours is a plus
• Patience, compassion, and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to flexible schedules
• A genuine passion for helping others
• A supportive mindset to help our Service Users achieve their goals for independent living in the community
• Ideally prior personal care experience is preferred
• Familiarity with complex medical conditions, like spinal injuries, traumatic brain injury
• A Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification is beneficial and those looking to enter the healthcare sector will also be considered (comprehensive training can be provided)
• Access to your own car and ability to drive independently (a Full New Zealand Driver's License is a must)
• Flexibility to work on a rotating roster
• Legal right to work in New Zealand is a must

Benefits

• Pay Band: $24.13 - $30.78 per hour (This is based on the Pay Equity Settlement 2017 – hourly pay rates based on equivalency of Healthcare Qualifications assessed under Pay Equity)
• Flexible hours
• Travel allowance as per In Between Travel (IBT) rules
• Opportunities to gain your Level 3 and Level 4 Qualifications in Health and Wellbeing with Careerforce NZ
• Paid competency training
• Free EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Services
• Free Flu vaccinations
• Refer a friend programme

The Organisation

Healthvision is a family-owned provider of homecare, community nursing, and rehabilitation services across Aotearoa. Guided by our family values, we are passionate about supporting people who need care to live life the way they want.

We work closely with individuals, their families, and whānau to understand their holistic needs and provide comprehensive, wraparound in-home health services that promote independence and wellbeing. At Healthvision, our approach is grounded in respect, compassion, integrity, and collaboration - values that shape everything we do.

Interested?

If you’re dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a real difference, we want to hear from you!