Community Support Worker - Residential - Whangarei

Spectrum Care; Whangarei; Hybrid; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum Care is seeking a part-time Community Support Worker to support adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities in Whangarei. The role involves assisting with personal activities, community participation and daily living tasks, with shifts across day, afternoon, and evening hours.

You will work closely with clients, families, and colleagues to enable people to live great lives. NZ police checks and a NZ driver's licence are preferred, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Empathy for the challenges of living with a disability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable and committed to supporting people in daily living.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal activities and daily living tasks.
• Support community participation, socialising, work or education.
• Provide calm, respectful support to the person you assist and their family.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Disability awareness

English proficiency

Education

NZQCF Level 3 or higher

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Community Support Worker - Permanent Reliever - Whangarei

Community Support Worker - Residential

Part time - 32 hours per week

$23.97 - $29.68 per hour

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

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.

Reference # 42820

Posted on 15 Sep 2026

Closes on 15 Oct 2026 23:59

Location(s) Whangarei

Expertise Community Support Worker, Community Support Worker

Work type(s) Part-time Permanent Reliever

Availability All shifts, Day shifts, Afternoon shifts, Evening shifts, Overnight shifts, Saturday and Sunday shifts