Community Support Worker - Wellington

Spectrum Care; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Skills development

Job summary

Spectrum Care in Wellington invites applications for a Casual Community Support Worker to help a young lady live as independently as possible in her home and engage with the community. You'll provide flexible support across morning, afternoon, evening and sleepovers, with weekend availability.

A NZ driver’s license and the ability to pass a police check are essential. The role offers in-house skills development and opportunities to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Qualifications

• Proactive and motivated to support people to engage in meaningful activities.
• Ability to access community and social opportunities.
• Clear, effective verbal and written English; strong communication with family and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Support a young lady to live as independently as possible in her home and engage with the community.
• Assist with community access, activities, and Aspiration Centre participation in Wellington City.
• Flexible shifts across mornings, afternoons, evenings, sleepovers; weekend/evening availability.

Skills

Proactive and motivated to engage in社区

Job description

As a Community Support Worker, no two days are the same. Your role will adapt to the unique needs, strengths, dreams, and goals of the people you support.

If you're looking for a traditional healthcare role, this may not be the right fit. We need someone who can think outside the square, take initiative, and support people to engage in their community, pursue their passions, and make the most of every day.

We have a casualopportunity available in central Lower Hutt. In this role, you will be supporting a young lady to live as independently as possible within her own home. She has strong ties within her community and attends our Aspiration Centre in Wellington City. She enjoys swimming, craft, baking, and socialising with others.

It is expected that you will also be oriented to other homes, as this placement is temporary.

We offer variety of shifts: morning, afternoon, evening and sleepovers. We are looking for someone with flexibility over the weekends and evenings.

A driver's licence is essential, as this role involves supporting people to access the community andparticipate in local activities.

Skills and Experience

We are seeking someone who is:

• Proactive and motivated to support people to engage in meaningful activities
• Access their community and enjoy a variety of social and recreational opportunities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and supportively with family, colleagues and the person you support

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent, clear, understandable verbal and written English is a pre-requisite to be considered for this role
• Able to pass a NZ police check
• Reliability, commitment, and passion for working with people
• A full New Zealand driver's licence (essential)
• An interest in attaining a Community Support Worker Level Three or above qualification- we can support you to achieve this while you work
• 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.

Whatthe role offers:

• Ongoing in-house skills development and support to achieve an NZQA Health and Wellbeing qualification - earn while you learn!
• A meaningful, life changing career pathway
• Pay rates from $23.97 - $29.68 per hour

Reference # 42779

Posted on 28 Sep 2026

Closes on 28 Oct 2026 23:59

Location(s) Wellington

Expertise Community Support Worker

Work type(s) Casual

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