Residential Community Support Specialist (Upper Hutt)

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

Job summary

Spectrum Care is seeking a Community Support Worker for residential, part-time work in Upper Hutt. The role involves assisting with daily living tasks, personal care, community participation, and supporting the person’s goals.

The ideal candidate will have empathy, energy, resilience, and strong communication skills, including clear English. NZ driver's license and police check are required. NZQCF Level 3+ is preferred for career progression.

Qualifications

• Empathy for the challenges of building an ordinary life with a disability.
• Energetic and able to stay active with a person who likes to be on the go.
• Ability to remain calm and provide calming support in all situations.
• Resilience to help people keep safe boundaries.
• Clear, effective verbal and written explanations and negotiations.
• Ability to communicate supportively with family, colleagues and the person supported.
• Willingness to assist with personal cares and daily living tasks.
• Excellent, clear English, both spoken and written, is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with personal activities, community participation, socialising, work or education, and daily living tasks.
• Support individuals to pursue their dreams and maintain independence.
• Adapt to changing needs and preferences of the person supported.
• Collaborate with family and care team to ensure consistent, respectful care.

Skills

Empathy

Energy

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Communication

Family & support communication

Daily living support

Clear English

Education

Community Support Worker Level 3 or above

Tools

Word

Internet Explorer

Email

Job description

Spectrum Care is seeking a Community Support Worker for residential, part-time work in Upper Hutt. The role involves assisting with daily living tasks, personal care, community participation, and supporting the person’s goals.

The ideal candidate will have empathy, energy, resilience, and strong communication skills, including clear English. NZ driver's license and police check are required. NZQCF Level 3+ is preferred for career progression.