Job description Community Support Worker
Application form Community Support Worker
Hours: Casual
Are you a sociable and fun-loving person, with a few spare hours a week? Do you enjoy getting out in the community, going for walks, cooking with others or art?
CCS Disability Action Nelson are looking for people who:

• Love encouraging others to achieve their goals.
  
• Have strong connections to the community.
  
• Are enthusiastic and have lots of interests.
  
• Are a team player but can work independently.
  
• Want flexibility around hours that they work.
  

If you are interested in supporting people to live independently and engage in their local community, we would love to hear from you. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people with lived experience of disability to apply.

Job specific information

This role offers you an exciting opportunity to become involved in organisation making a difference in the community. The Community Support Worker is responsible for ensuring that disabled people can live in their own homes and participate in their own community by accessing opportunities of their choosing as detailed in their Personal Plan. The support provided will promote confidence, skill building, independence, quality of life and inclusion within the family/whānau and the wider community.
We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow. Whether you have previous experience in a service delivery organisation or are new to the not-for-profit sector, we will provide you with the training, resources, and development you need to apply your skillsets and knowledge to thrive in this role.
About you:
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following personal skills and attributes, and professional skills and knowledge:

• Experience in a service delivery organisation.
  
• Understanding of the disability sector.
  
• Ability to relate to disabled people in a positive, affirming manner.
  
• Empathy with disabled people and their family or whānau.
  
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
  
• Demonstrate commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the UN Convention of the Rights of Disabled People.
  
• Committed to ensuring child protection and the safeguarding of adults.
  
• Clean driver’s licence or access to transport.
  
• Careerforce, up to and including Level 2 training or equivalent (or prepared to take on Careerforce training to achieve this level).
  

Why join us:
We have a positive workplace culture that places value on employee wellbeing and work life balance. As such, we have a range of initiatives for our employee’s including:

• We understand the importance of employee wellbeing and offer a day of paid annual wellness leave.
  
• Enjoy a range of discounted services and products through our staff benefits program.
  
• Receive access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free external counselling service.
  
• Leave work feeling like you have made a positive impact in the community.
  

How to apply

To apply, send through your completed CCS Disability Action application form, a copy of your CV and a cover letter. This can be emailed to: Southern.Recruitment@ccs Disability Action.org.nz
We are committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Should you require an alternative method of application or accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Serene Tzeng on email: Southern.Recruitment@ccs Disability Action.org.nz or contact via mobile: 027 207 6799
Applications will be considered as they are received. As such, the closing date is subject to change. We will endeavour to update you regarding the status of your application as soon as possible.

About us

CCS Disability Action builds our work around three core documents; UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We work within a Human Rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and we openly encourage people with lived experience to apply.