Community Support Worker - Whangarei

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

Job summary

Spectrum Care is seeking a casual Community Support Worker in Whangārei to empower adults with disabilities to live fulfilling lives. You will support three young men in their early 20s, helping with daily living, community activities and personal goals in a vibrant home setting.

This role emphasises person-centred care, relationship-building, and empowerment, with a salary of $23.97–$29.68 per hour and flexible shifts. Training opportunities and ongoing support are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to show empathy for people with disabilities
• Willingness to pursue a Level 3+ qualification while employed
• Reliability and passion for helping people

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to individual goals, interests and needs
• Assist with daily living tasks and community participation
• Support with education, employment, and building independence
• Help residents in activities they enjoy, like swimming, gardening or outings

Skills

Empathy

People on the go

Calm under pressure

Boundary setting

Communication

Support daily living

Personal cares support

Clear English

Education

Community Support Worker Level 3 (or higher)

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

Community Support Worker - Residential

Casual position

$23.97 - $29.68 per hour

Whangarei location

At Spectrum Care, we support adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to live great lives.

As a Community Support Worker, no two days are the same. You'll provide person-centred support tailored to the unique goals, interests, and needs of each individual. This may include assisting with daily living tasks, community participation, social activities, education, employment, and building independence. In this role, you'll be supporting three young men in their early 20s who live together and enjoy a wide range of interests, including swimming, gardening, music, walks, drives, and kapa haka. Their home is vibrant, active, and full of opportunities for connection, learning, and fun. This is a place where individuality is celebrated, strengths are nurtured, and meaningful relationships are built. Whether you're supporting someone to tend the garden, attend a community activity, enjoy a swim, or simply achieve their personal goals, you'll play an important role in helping them live fulfilling and rewarding lives.

If you're passionate about empowering people, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and are ready to make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

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, and been paid at least the care workforce wage rate during that time, 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.

Job Details

Reference # 42277 Posted on 28 Sep 2026 Closes on 28 Oct 2026 23:59

Location(s) Whangarei Expertise Community Support Worker Work type(s) Casual 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