Community Support Worker (Complex Behavioural Needs) – Palmerston North

JobSpace; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Careerforce NZ training

Free Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend

Job summary

Healthvision is seeking caring and reliable Community Support Workers for Palmerston North to support a client with intellectual disability and autism in a 24/7 care environment. You will assist with daily tasks, personal cares, mobility, meals, and community access while maintaining safety and wellbeing.

Experience with autism or complex behaviours is a plus; a Level 3 or 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with autism, intellectual disabilities, or challenging behaviours is a plus.
• Patience, compassion, and strong interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to flexible schedules.
• A Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification is beneficial and training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with our Service Users to provide support in daily tasks.
• Assisting with complex personal cares and household management.
• Assisting with meals and exercise programmes; supporting community access.
• Maintaining safety and wellbeing of Service Users in a 24/7 care environment.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Driver's license

Education

Health & Wellbeing Level 3/4

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Community Support Worker (Complex Behavioural Needs) - Palmerston North

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 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.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Be part of a supportive, professional team
• Work in a 24/7 care environment with flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepovers.
• Opportunities to develop your skills while providing meaningful, hands-on support

Employment Type: Permanent Part-time.

Job Location: Palmerston North and nearby regions.

Days of Work: As this is community-based work, rotating rosters would be involved including am, pm and weekend work.

The duration of these hours may vary, ranging from shorter to longer periods, depending on the specific needs of the people we support.

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 | He Momo

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.
• 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 |Te Whakahaerenga

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 compassion, collaboration, innovation, and dedication - values that shape everything we do.

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