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Community Support Worker - HamiltonSpectrum Care • Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Community Support Worker - Hamilton

Community Support Worker - Hamilton

Spectrum Care • Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
26 days ago
Job description

At Spectrum Care, we provide support for adults with intellectual and / or physical disabilities to live great lives.

As a Community Support Worker you take on tasks that are dynamic and will depend on the needs and dreams of each person. You will provide assistance with personal activities such as community participation, socialising, work or education and daily living tasks.

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
  • Excellent, clear, understandable verbal and written English is a pre‑requisite to be considered for this role

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

  • Have worked in the care workforce for 3 years or more, and been paid at least the care workforce wage rate during that time, 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.

    Reference # 40310

    Posted on 31 Oct 2025

    Closes on 30 Nov : 59

    Location(s) Hamilton

    Expertise Community Support Worker

    Work type(s) Full-time (40 hours)

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

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