Community Support Worker (Complex Behavioural Needs) – Palmerston North

healthvision; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay band: $24.61–$31.40/hr

Flexible hours

Travel allowance

Careerforce NZ qualifications training

Paid competency training

Free EAP services

Free Flu vaccinations

Refer a friend program

Job summary

Healthvision in Palmerston North is seeking caring Community Support Workers to assist service users with daily living, personal care, meals, and community access. Roles involve rotating rosters and weekend work in a 24/7 care environment.

Training and career development opportunities are provided within a supportive team. We value empathy, patience, and adaptability, with a focus on promoting independence and wellbeing for people living with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with autism or intellectual disabilities is a plus.
• Patience, compassion, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to flexible schedules.
• Genuine passion for helping others.
• Access to your own car and a Full New Zealand Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Service Users to provide support with daily tasks.
• Assisting with complex personal cares.
• Assisting with household management and meal preparation.
• Supporting exercise programmes.
• Assisting with accessing the community.
• Medication support.
• Maintaining Service User safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Patience

Driver's license (NZ)

Education

Health and Wellbeing Level 3/4 (beneficial)

Job description

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 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 complexpersonal 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.
  

Benefits | Ki te huanga

• Pay Band: $24.61 to $31.40 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.

Hiahia | Interested?

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