Support Workers – Supported Living, Dunedin

Community Care Trust; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Health and Wellbeing qualifications on

Supportive team environment

Meaningful mahi

Job summary

Community Care Trust Aotearoa in Dunedin is seeking Support Workers for our Supported Living Services. Roles are part-time and casual with 24/7 service operations; weekend availability is essential to meet the needs of the people we support. We value calm, resilient, non‑judgemental and solutions‑focused individuals who bring warmth and patience.

You will help people build independence, develop life skills and stay connected to their communities in a person‑centred, strengths‑based environment.

Qualifications

• A full, current New Zealand driver licence.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
• A current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to complete one at our cost.
• Willingness to undergo vetting as part of our safeguarding commitment.
• Availability to work weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Build genuine, meaningful relationships and support people to develop life skills.
• Support people to work towards their goals and connect with their communities.
• Demonstrate a person‑centred and strengths‑based approach with compassion and patience.

Skills

Driver licence

First Aid (cert)

Job description

Support Workers –Supported Living

Dunedin | Ōtepoti

As our services continue to grow, Community Care Trust Aotearoa would love to welcome new Support Workers to our Supported Living Services here in Dunedin. We have part‑time and casual opportunities available across our services. Our services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so availability to work weekends is essential. We’ll talk with you about your availability and do our best to match this with the needs of the people we support.

About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga

In our Supported Living Services, we walk alongside people as they build independence, stay connected, and take part in the communities they call home.

As a Support Worker, you will build genuine, meaningful relationships and support people to develop life skills, work towards their goals, and connect with their communities. Our approach is person‑centred and strengths‑based, recognising that behaviour is a form of communication and responding with compassion, patience and trauma‑informed practice.

We’d love to hear from people who are calm, resilient, non‑judgemental and solutions‑focused, and who bring warmth, patience, and a genuine interest in supporting others to build confidence, independence and positive life outcomes.

What we offer | He aha tā mātou e tuku

• Hourly rates of $24.74 to $30.06, depending on qualifications
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Support to complete Health and Wellbeing qualifications while you work
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Meaningful and rewarding mahi

About us | Mō mātou

At Community Care Trust Aotearoa, our vision is a world that truly values and celebrates diversity. We bring this to life through caring, respectful, and inclusive support.

We partner with adults and youth across Te Waipounamu (the South Island) to support people to live the lives they choose and achieve their aspirations as valued and contributing members of their communities.

What we’re looking for | He aha ā mātou e rapu ana

• A full, current New Zealand driver licence
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand
• A current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to complete one at our cost
• Willingness to undergo vetting as part of our safeguarding commitment
• Availability to work weekend shifts

Experience in disability, mental health, justice, or community support is an advantage, but not essential. We value people who are willing to learn, respectful of others, and committed to making a positive difference.

Applications close Friday 2nd October 2026 at 5.00pm.