Community Support Worker - Adult Services, Central Auckland

Overview

Community Support Worker - Adult Services, Central Auckland; also listed as Community Support Worker - Residential - Central Auckland.

Full time - 40 hours per week.

Salary : $23.50 - $29.10 per hour.

Central Auckland location.

Responsibilities

Take on tasks that are dynamic and will depend on the needs and dreams of each person.

Provide assistance with personal activities such as community participation, socialising, work or education and daily living tasks.

About Spectrum Care

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

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

Non-resident eligibility

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 & Equal Opportunity

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.

Details

Reference # : 7362

Posted : 15 Jan 2024

Closes : 06 Jan 2026 23 : 55

Location(s) : Central Auckland, West Auckland, South Auckland, East Auckland

Expertise : Community Support Worker

Work type(s) : Full-time (40 hours), Part-time, Casual

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

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