Community Support Worker - Tauranga

Care on Call; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Annual leave and sick leave

Kiwisaver contributions

NZQA-recognised training and induction

Free yearly flu vaccinations

Community-focused support team

Job summary

Care on Call in Tauranga is seeking a compassionate support worker to assist clients with intellectual disabilities and dementia. You will provide patient, respectful in-home support, help with daily tasks, and work as part of a responsive care team.

We value reliability, strong communication, and long-term availability. Evening shifts and sleepovers are required, and a current clean driver’s licence plus NZ work rights are essential. Ongoing training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with intellectual disabilities and dementia.
• Excellent communication and empathetic approach.
• Reliable and punctual with long-term availability.
• Driver's licence and NZ work eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home support to clients with intellectual disabilities and dementia.
• Assist with housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Work as part of a care team, including evenings and sleepovers.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Reliability & punctuality

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent)

Job description

Care on Call is passionate about supporting people in the community and we take pride in the personalised service we deliver to clients and the staff we work with.

We are seeking a well-spoken, positive, and empathetic individual who understands the complexities of challenging behaviours and can offer patient, thoughtful support—particularly on difficult days.

We are seeking a fantastic support worker who has:

• A strong understanding of and experience with intellectual disabilities and dementia
• Ability and is keen to take on home management tasks (housekeeping/meal preparation)
• Ability to work collaboratively within a care team
• Availability for evenings and sleepovers
• Good comprehension of directions and ability to follow tasks accurately

What we need from you:

• Have consistent and long-term availability (we like to ensure continuity with our clients)
• A current, clean full driver’s licence
• Minimum of Level 2 Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent)
• The legal right to work in NZ
• Previous experience as a caregiver/support worker with similar clients
• To be reliable, punctual, honest and caring

What we can offer you:

• 24/7 support and a local office and manager
• Access to some of the latest technology and resources available within the healthcare sector
• Great hourly rates in line with the pay equity settlement
• Annual leave, sick leave, and Kiwisaver contributions on top of your hourly rate
• Access to a range of training resources and support to achieve NZQA-recognised qualifications
• Comprehensive induction and personalised client training.
• Free yearly flu vaccinations
• A company that values and supports you. We aim to get to know each staff member personally so you will never be just a number with us.

Please note only support workers currently living in Tauranga with qualifications will be shortlisted.