Support Worker| Part-time /Hastings-Based

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

Support Worker| Part-time /Hastings-Based

Community Connections – Hastings, North Island

Permanent Part-Time Opportunity/53 Hours per fortnight

This is an opportunity to do work that truly matters. Every day, you'll work alongside people, not for them, helping build confidence, strengthen independence, and create opportunities to participate fully in their communities.

About Community Connections

Community Connections | Te Hāpori Āwhina Tāngata is a community-based disability support provider operating across much of the North Island.

Our vision is an inclusive Aotearoa where disabled people are valued, included, and empowered to live the lives they choose.

We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Māori, Pasifika, people with lived experience of disability or mental health, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community

About the role

As a Support Worker, you'll work alongside disabled people to build confidence, strengthen independence, and achieve the goals that matter most to them.

Using a \"do with, not for\" approach, you'll encourage choice, participation, and self-determination while supporting people with everyday living, community participation, personal wellbeing, and meaningful relationships.

Support may include:

• Assisting with daily living, household tasks, meal preparation, and personal care
• Encouraging independence and community participation
• Building life skills and confidence
• Working collaboratively with whānau, colleagues, and other professionals
• Maintaining accurate documentation and supporting individual plans

Our Hawke's Bay residential services operate across a 24/7 roster, including weekends, sleepovers, wakeovers, and public holidays.

Please note: This position is open only to female applicants. This reflects the personal care requirements and the privacy, dignity, and preferences of the people we support and is a genuine occupational requirement for those specific roles.

What you will bring

We're looking for people who are passionate about making a positive difference and who genuinely believe disabled people should have the same opportunities as everyone else.

• Full New Zealand Driver Licence
• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3 or above) or equivalent
• Strong understanding of disability, mental health, and Positive Behaviour Support
• Commitment to a person-directed \"do with, not for\" approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team

You’ll also bring empathy, resilience, initiative, and a commitment to creating inclusive environments where people can thrive.

Why Join Community Connections?

At Community Connections, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values learning, collaboration, and making a meaningful difference every day.

Together, we’re creating an inclusive Aotearoa where disabled people are empowered to live the lives they choose.