Community Support Worker - Choices In Community Living - Auckland

Community Support Worker - Choices In Community Living - AucklandPart-time | 30 hours per week $23.50 - $29.10 per hourSpectrum Care is looking for caring, creative individuals to join our Choices in Community Living team in Auckland.

If you are passionate about helping others live full, independent lives in their own homes and communities, this may be for you.Our client values Maori culture and we are seeking someone with fluency in Te Reo Maori in everyday interactions.Support hours range from 6am to 10pm, Monday to Sunday, with potential sleepovers required.

Shifts are shaped around each person's lifestyle, interests, and aspirations.What is Choices in Community Living?

Choices in Community Living (CICL) is a person-centred support service for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities.

We provide tailored, one-on-one support that helps people live in their own homes, engage with their communities, and pursue meaningful goals — from employment and education to friendships and hobbies.

Support is guided by Enabling Good Lives (EGL), a values-based approach that places people at the centre of their own lives.

We work in partnership with each person to ensure their support is personalised, strengths-based, and aligned with their goals and aspirations, promoting choice and control and meaningful inclusion in the community.As a Community Support Worker, you will take on dynamic tasks that depend on the needs and dreams of each person.

You will provide assistance with daily activities such as community participation, socialising, work or education, personal cares and domestic chores, and you will be responsible for reporting and administration.

Every action you take contributes to building a life that reflects the person's values, interests, and potential.What You'll DoBuild routines that support independence and wellbeingExplore hobbies and passions — from music and art to sports and animalsConnect with local clubs, community spaces, and interest groupsDiscover volunteering, education, or employment opportunitiesStrengthen social confidence and relationshipsNavigate everyday tasks like personal care, household chores, and community outingsMaintain accurate records and communicate effectively with families and colleaguesWho You AreYou bring energy, empathy, and a genuine love for people.

You might be into activities such as art, music, dog walking, sports, gardening, gaming, or baking — anything that sparks joy and connection.Organised and reliablePatient and calm in all situationsA great communicator and natural motivatorComfortable with personal care and daily living supportPassionate about inclusion, empowerment, and community engagementWhat You'll NeedA full NZ driver's licence – or actively working towards oneExcellent verbal and written EnglishAbility to pass a NZ police checkBasic computer skills (Word, email, internet)Willingness to learn — support to gain a Level 3 qualification in Community Support WorkRequired to attend a 2 week paid inductionExperience with disability, mental health, or behaviours that challenge is helpful but not essential.

What matters most is your ability to connect, uplift, and inspire.RequirementsIf you are a non-resident applying for this role you must meet 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, orA relevant qualification on the NZ Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) — at least a level 4 qualification for a skill level 3 role, or a diploma for a skill level 2 role.If you're ready to help others live lives of choice, connection, and confidence — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something meaningful.

Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.Job DetailsReference # 40022

• Posted on 24 Sep 2025
• Closes on 24 Oct 2025 23 : 59
• Location : Auckland

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