Flexible Disability Support Worker – After-School & Weekend

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full paid training

Weekend allowances

Spark Mobile Plan

Job summary

Access Community Health in Invercargill is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to assist a young man to live with independence, dignity, and choice. The role requires hands-on, person-centred care in the home and community.

Shifts include 3x90-min weekday slots starting at 3:30pm and one 4-hour Saturday shift. You should be intuitive, reliable, and able to work around study or family commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience with disabilities such as Autism, Intellectual disability, Down syndrome, or Cerebral Palsy.
• Ability to support learning of daily living skills and independence.
• Willingness to travel; travel costs reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centred support in clients' homes and communities.
• Assist with after-school activities, appointments, and social engagement.
• Mentor in day-to-day life skills such as meal preparation and cleaning up.
• Maintain accur ate documentation and communicate effectively.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and empowering environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Intuitive

Responsive to needs

Smartphone owner

Reliable vehicle driver

Job description

Access Community Health in Invercargill is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to assist a young man to live with independence, dignity, and choice. The role requires hands-on, person-centred care in the home and community.

Shifts include 3x90-min weekday slots starting at 3:30pm and one 4-hour Saturday shift. You should be intuitive, reliable, and able to work around study or family commitments.