Disability Support Worker - Invercargill

Access Community Health; Southland; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full paid training

Weekend allowances

Mobile plan discount

Job summary

Access Community Health in Invercargill is seeking a Disability Support Worker to assist a young male in gaining independence at home. The role offers evening and Saturday shifts, with a focus on respectful, person-centred care and cultural sensitivity. Training is provided and travel is reimbursed where applicable.

You will support daily living activities, accompany appointments, and help with social engagement, while maintaining clear records and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Be intuitive, compassionate, and responsive to people's needs.
• Have experience supporting people with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.
• Own a smartphone and have a valid New Zealand driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centred support toward those living with disabilities.
• Assist with after-school activities, appointments, and social engagement.
• Mentor in day-to-day life skills such as meal preparation and cleaning.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively.

Skills

Compassionate care

Disability experience

Smartphone ownership

Full NZ license

Own vehicle

Job description

Disability Support Worker - Invercargill

Support workers |Kaiāwhinamake a meaningful, positive impact on clients' quality of life every day in the clients' own homes.

Are you looking for a role that works around your life?
Whether you’re balancing study, family, or other commitments, we may be able to accommodate your availability and offer an opportunity to work alongside our client.
We are looking for a caring, reliable, and active person – experienced with disabilities such as Autism, Intellectual, Down's Syndrome, or Cerebral Palsy. In this role, you will support one young male to learn to live with independence, dignity, and choice.
Hours:
Weekdays: 3 x 90‑minute shifts starting at 3:30pm
Weekends: 1 x 4‑hour Saturday shift
Location: Central Invercargill
You will provide safe, respectful, and person‑centred support in people’s homes, being mindful of what matters to them, including their culture, values, beliefs, routines, and boundaries. Every day is different, and your work will genuinely make a positive impact on our client’s life.

• Providing respectful, person‑centred support toward those living with disabilities
• Assisting with after‑school activities, appointments, and social engagement
• Mentoring in day‑to‑day life skills such as meal preparation and cleaning up
• Maintaining accurate documentation and communicating effectively
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment

Mōhou Ake | About You

• Be intuitive, compassionate, and responsive to people's needs
• Have experience supporting people with intellectual and/or physical disabilities
• Own a smartphone
• Hold a Full or Restricted New Zealand driver's licence and own a reliable vehicle
• Minimum travel will be reimbursed

He aha ai mātou? | Why Us

• Join our team and build your skills with full paid training provided
• $24.33-$30.27 plus weekend allowances
• Exclusive Spark Mobile Plan: Endless data (40GB at max speed), unlimited NZ/AU calls & texts, hotspot access, voicemail for just $24.15/month

Access Community Health | Uru Ātea’s mission is to create a better day, every day for thousands of people throughout Aotearoa, helping them live independently in their own homes and communities. Uru Ātea means “to enter space”—our promise to deliver services wherever our clients need us.