Community Support Worker - Permanent Reliever - Central Auckland

Spectrum Care; Auckland; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum Care is seeking a Community Support Worker to provide person-centred support in Central Auckland. The role is part-time (32 hours per week) with a pay rate of NZD 23.97–29.68 per hour, based at Mangere East.

You will assist adults with disabilities with daily living activities, community participation, socialising, work or education, and personal care as needed. Ideal candidates show empathy, resilience, and clear communication; a NZ driver's licence, the ability to pass a police check,

Qualifications

• Empathy for supporting adults with disabilities.
• Reliable and passionate about helping people.
• Full New Zealand driver’s license.
• Able to pass a NZ police check.
• Excellent verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal activities and daily living tasks.
• Support community participation and socialisation.
• Assist with work or education activities.
• Use computer programs (Word, email) for communication.

Skills

Empathy

Energy

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Communication

Daily living support

English proficiency

Driver's licence

Education

NZQCF Level 4 qualification

Diploma (NZ context)

Tools

Word

Email

Internet Explorer

Job description

Community Support Worker - Permanent Reliever - Central Auckland

Community Support Worker - Permanent Reliever

Part Time - 32hours per week
$23.97 – $29.68 per hour
Location : Mangere East

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

As a Community Support Worker you take on tasks that are dynamic and will depend on the needs and dreams of each person. You willprovide assistance with personal activities such as community participation, socialising, work or education and daily living tasks.

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

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

• Have worked in the care workforce for 3 years or more,
• 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.

Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.'

The Spectrum Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage and support applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals.

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