Community Support Worker - Residential - Upper Hutt

Community Support Worker - Residential - Upper Hutt

Community Support Worker - Residential

Part time - 20 hours per week

$23.50 - $29.10 per hour

Spectrum Care provides support to people with intellectual disabilities in several locations in the North Island. We have an existing home in Trentham, Upper Hutt where 3 people in their early 30's currently enjoy living while being supported 24 / 7 by staff. We currently have a part time role available where you will get to spend time with the flatties and join their very busy social lives. You'll need to gain not only their trust and confidence, but that of their families, by being a great communicator, being transparent, supportive and understanding, and working in respectful partnership with them. The two women and one male have their own interests and personalities, so you'll need to get to know them and what makes them tick. They enjoy swimming, gardening, opera, going out for a meal, music, library, Lego and games- sometimes they may want company and liveliness, sometimes peace and quiet. The flatties need some hands-on support for daily living, like bathing and showering, continence, and also household tasks like making tasty healthy meals and general cleaning. They communicate in a variety of ways, gestures, some words, vocalisations, facial expressions, and some communication devices and tools. A key skill is being intuitive and patient, so you can really tune in to what's going on for each person and respond to them. With your empathy and initiative, these wonderful people will continue to lead good lives, enjoying and exploring whatever their neighbourhood has to offer and keeping connected with their whanau and friends.

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 :

What you'll get from us :

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

If you are interested in supporting children and young 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!

For any queries, please email Siena at (Please note : We do not accept email applications, please apply through the "Apply Now" link)

Reference # 39999

Posted on 31 Oct 2025

Closes on 30 Nov : 59

Location(s) Upper Hutt

Expertise Community Support Worker

Work type(s) Part-time

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

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