Community Support Worker - Permanent Reliever - Whangarei

Spectrum Care; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 446,000 - 447,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum Care in Whangārei is seeking a Community Support Worker to provide person-centred support to adults with disabilities, helping with daily living, community participation and independence.

The role is part-time (32 hours per week) with an hourly rate of $23.97–$29.68 NZD. Requirements include empathy, reliability, a NZ driver's licence, and the ability to pass a police check; Spectrum Care offers NZQA training support on the job.

Qualifications

• Empathy for disability challenges
• Reliability and passion for helping people
• NZ driver’s license required
• Able to pass NZ police check
• Ability to communicate clearly with family, colleagues, and the person supported
• Willingness to support personal care and daily living skills
• Willingness to pursue Community Support Worker Level Three or higher

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks and personal cares
• Support community participation and social activities
• Assist with work or education participation as needed
• Communicate effectively with the person supported and their family
• Maintain safety and boundaries for all involved

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

English proficiency

Calm under pressure

Motivation to help

Daily living support

Driver's license

Education

NZQCF Level 4 or Diploma

Tools

Word

Email

Internet Explorer

Job description

Community Support Worker - Residential

Part time - 32 hours per week

$23.97 - $29.68 per hour

Whangarei location

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 will provide 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

Requirements

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, 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.

Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.