Community Support Worker - Upper Hutt

Spectrum Care; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum Care is seeking a Community Support Worker to assist adults with disabilities in Upper Hutt. This part-time role (32 hours/week) involves helping with personal activities, social participation and daily living tasks, tailored to each person's goals.

The ideal candidate is reliable, passionate and able to communicate clearly with family and staff. NZ driver’s licence and ability to pass police checks are required; training support for a level 3 qualification is offered.

Qualifications

• Empathy for the challenges of trying to build an ordinary life while living with a disability.
• Reliability, commitment and passion for working with people.
• NZ driver’s licence and ability to pass a NZ police check.
• Ability to use a computer including Word, Internet Explorer and email.
• Interest in attaining a Community Support Worker Level Three or above.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with personal activities such as community participation, socialising and daily living tasks.
• Support adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to live great lives.
• Adapt support to the needs and dreams of each person and work across different shifts.
• Explain and negotiate with family, colleagues and the person you support.

Skills

Empathy

Energy

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Communication

Cares & daily living

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

NZQCF level 4 or higher

Tools

Word

Email

Internet Explorer

Job description

Community Support Worker - Residential

Part time - 32 hours per week

$23.97 - $29.68 per hour

Upper Hutt 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.

Job Details

• Reference # 42860
• Posted on 15 Sep 2026
• Closes on 15 Oct 2026 23:59
• Location(s) Upper Hutt
• Expertise Community Support Worker
• Work type(s) Part-time
• Hours per week Availability All shifts, Day shifts, Afternoon shifts, Evening shifts, Overnight shifts, Saturday and Sunday shifts
• More details (document) Community Support Worker.docx CSW Practical Responsibilities List