Energetic Community Support Worker: Empower Everyday Lives

Spectrum Care; Auckland; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Care in South Auckland is hiring a Community Support Worker to assist adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to live great lives. You will help with daily living, socialising, community participation and work or education.

Based at Dale Crescent, you will support three women with varying needs; energy, empathy and clear communication are essential. A driver’s licence is preferred, as is NZ Sign Language knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disabilities or challenging behaviours is essential.
• NZ Sign Language knowledge is desirable but not required.
• Willingness to pursue a Community Support Worker Level 3 or higher qualification.
• A valid New Zealand driver’s licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal activities and daily living tasks.
• Support community participation, socialising, work or education for the people you support.
• Provide care and assistance to three residents at the Dale Crescent home.
• Maintain safety and boundaries and respond calmly in difficult situations.
• Communicate effectively with family, colleagues and the people you support.

Skills

Empathy

Energetic

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Communication

Personal care support

Managing challenging behaviours

Clear English

Team collaboration

Education

NZQA Level 4 qualification or Diploma

Tools

Word

Email

Internet Explorer

Job description

Spectrum Care in South Auckland is hiring a Community Support Worker to assist adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to live great lives. You will help with daily living, socialising, community participation and work or education.

Based at Dale Crescent, you will support three women with varying needs; energy, empathy and clear communication are essential. A driver’s licence is preferred, as is NZ Sign Language knowledge.