Part-Time Disability Support Worker – Empower Independence

Community Connections; Hastings; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Connections is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for a part-time role based in Hastings. You will work alongside disabled people to build confidence, strengthen independence, and enable participation in everyday life using a do-with, not-for approach.

You’ll support daily living, personal wellbeing, and community engagement, while collaborating with whānau, colleagues and other professionals. Essential: NZ Driver Licence and NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3+).

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate approach to support
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with whānau and professionals

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living and personal care
• Encourage independence and community participation
• Support development of life skills and confidence
• Maintain accurate documentation and support individual plans
• Collaborate with family, colleagues and other professionals

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Do-with, not-for

Relationship-building

Education

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3+)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Community Connections is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for a part-time role based in Hastings. You will work alongside disabled people to build confidence, strengthen independence, and enable participation in everyday life using a do-with, not-for approach.

You’ll support daily living, personal wellbeing, and community engagement, while collaborating with whānau, colleagues and other professionals. Essential: NZ Driver Licence and NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3+).