New Zealand Job Openings

Spectrum Care

Community Support Worker

Auckland

PART TIME

October 23, 2024

Part Time, 10 hours
$23.38 - $29.10 per hour
Westmere, Auckland location
This role is supporting a young woman transitioning from school to Unitec next year. We are looking for someone who is charismatic, outgoing and fun to keep up with her vibrant nature! This young woman needs support learning how to use the bus and understand personal safety while in the community. She would like to visit the mall, art galleries and have fun in her support.

We have more than 300 worksites and support options across the whole Auckland region from Warkworth to Waiuku.
In Supported Independent Living, we provide services for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities within their own homes and out into their community. We provide 1:1 support which consists of a range of hours between 6am to 9pm Monday to Sunday.
As a Community Support Worker you take on tasks that are dynamic and will depend on the needs and dreams of each person. You provide assistance with daily activities such as community participation, socializing, work or education, personal cares and domestic chores, as well as responsibility for reporting and administration.
Skills & Experience
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
The ideal candidate will have:
An interest in attaining a Community Support Worker Level Three or above qualification- we can support you to achieve this while you work
Experience supporting people with disabilities, and or mental health issues, and/or behaviours that can be challenging is desirable but not necessary
Reliability, commitment, and passion for working with people
A full New Zealand driver's licence
Able to pass a NZ police check
The ability to use a computer effectively, including programs such as Word, Internet Explorer, and email
If you're interested in supporting people to develop self-confidence and independence, and live their lives of choice, lives like any other, in their own communities, then we want to hear from you today!

If you are a non-resident applying for this role you must meet the following INZ Level 3 skill requirements to be considered:

at least 3 years of relevant work experience, or
a relevant qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) — this must be at least a level 4 qualification for a role at skill level 3, or a diploma for a role at skill level 2.

Apply now if you have a passion for working with people and want to make a difference!
Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.'

Job Details

Reference #

36379

Posted on

23 Oct 2024

Closes on

31 Oct 2024 23:55

Location(s)

Central Auckland

Expertise

Community Support Worker

Work type(s)

Part-time

Hours per week

Availability

All shifts, Day shifts, Afternoon shifts, Evening shifts, Saturday and Sunday shifts

CSW Practical Responsibilities List

New Job Alerts

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Patient Safety and Quality Lead

Hastings

FULL TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description

Te Whatu Ora

Clinical Nurse Manager - Central Region - NPHS

Napier

FULL TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Senior pharmacy technician - cold chain

Hamilton

FULL TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland

Clinical Psychologist, Paediatric Consult Liaison Team, Starship Children's Health

Auckland

FULL TIME & PART TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Out of Hours Clinical Midwife Manager - Maternity Services Mngt

Auckland

FULL TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Senior Occupational Therapist

Auckland

FULL TIME & PART TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description

Looking for similar job?

Healthcare of New Zealand

Community support worker

Hamilton

CONTRACT

August 25, 2024

View Job Description

Spectrum Care

Community Support Worker

Hamilton

FULL TIME & PART TIME & CONTRACT

August 3, 2024

View Job Description

Mahitahi Hauora

Care Coordinator - Comprehensive Primary & Community Teams

Whangarei

PART TIME

August 26, 2024

View Job Description

The Pact Group

Community Support Worker - Mental Health

Wellington

FULL TIME

August 21, 2024

View Job Description

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Youth and Community Development Representative (12 month fixed term parental leave cover)

Christchurch

FULL TIME

August 25, 2024

View Job Description

Community Support Worker

Auckland

Senior Occupational Therapist

Auckland

FULL TIME & PART TIME

November 15, 2024

View Job Description