Part-Time Community Support Worker: Help People Thrive

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

Job summary

Spectrum Care in Auckland is looking for a part-time Community Support Worker to help adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities live fulfilling lives in a residential setting. You will support personal activities, community participation, and daily living tasks with a person-centered approach.

The role requires empathy, reliability, and clear communication in English. A NZ driver's licence is preferred, and the organisation will support you to gain further qualifications while you

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal activities and daily living tasks.
• Support community participation, socialising and activities.
• Help individuals to participate in work or education as appropriate.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Communication

Driver's licence

English proficiency

Education

NZQCF Level 4 qualification

Community Support Worker Level Three or above

Tools

Word

Internet Explorer

Email

Job description

Spectrum Care in Auckland is looking for a part-time Community Support Worker to help adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities live fulfilling lives in a residential setting. You will support personal activities, community participation, and daily living tasks with a person-centered approach.

The role requires empathy, reliability, and clear communication in English. A NZ driver's licence is preferred, and the organisation will support you to gain further qualifications while you