Compassionate Community Support Worker - Growth & Training

Spectrum Foundation; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Development opportunities and NZQA 2-4

Job summary

Spectrum Foundation in Upper Hutt, North Island, is seeking casual staff to support four young adults aged 21–24 with 24-hour staff from a caring team. You will help them live their best lives, organize engaging activities, and build trust with families as part of a supportive, inclusive home environment.

The role includes intimate care, mobility assistance, and participating in activities such as swimming. A NZ driver licence and a willingness to pursue further qualifications are expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent, clear, understandable English (verbal and written).
• Able to pass a NZ police check.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities or mental health issues is desirable.
• Reliability, commitment and passion for helping people.
• Full NZ driver's licence.
• Interest in attaining a Community Support Worker Level 3+ qualification.
• Ability to use a computer (Word, Internet, email).

Responsibilities

• Provide intimate care (toilet and showers) with respect and sensitivity.
• Assist with mobility, including wheelchair use.
• Be fit to participate in water play activities in the pool.
• Build trust with residents and their families.
• Support residents to live their best lives in daily activities and neighbourhood exploration.

Skills

Clear English

NZ police check

Disability support experience

Reliability & commitment

NZ driver licence

Willingness to pursue qualification

Computer skills (Word, Email)

Education

NZQA Level 2/3/4 Health and Wellbeing

Job description

Spectrum Foundation in Upper Hutt, North Island, is seeking casual staff to support four young adults aged 21–24 with 24-hour staff from a caring team. You will help them live their best lives, organize engaging activities, and build trust with families as part of a supportive, inclusive home environment.

The role includes intimate care, mobility assistance, and participating in activities such as swimming. A NZ driver licence and a willingness to pursue further qualifications are expected.