Community Support Worker

Pact is seeking Community Support Workers for our Dunedin Residential Disability Service.

About the role Your role will include supporting clients in meaningful community activities, assisting with daily household tasks, and providing support with personal hygiene.

You will also assist in gaining and maintaining social, health, education, whanau, and cultural reconnection.

As we operate 24 / 7, work hours may include day, evening, weekend, awake night, and sleepover shifts.

We are currently looking for permanent full-time, and permanent part-time community support workers.

Encouraging and motivating client participation in day-to-day life Supporting them with activities of daily living, including in the community Ensuring support with medication and personal hygiene Supporting social and whanau connection Ensuring client processes are accurately documented Most importantly, supporting them to have fun and live fulfilling lives Desired Skills and Experience Skills and Experience A full driver's licence is essential Must have the right to work in New Zealand (visas must be valid for more than twelve months) A level 4 or other relevant qualification in mental health is desirable but not essential Excellent communication and networking skills Ability to build and maintain working relationships with clients, staff, and external agencies Benefits Pact Wellness Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Support to complete the Level 4 Health and Wellbeing certificate In-house, on-the-job training Supporting people to lead fulfilling lives Please do not apply unless you already have the right to work in New Zealand.

We are unable to help with visa sponsorship.