Community Support Worker - Residential - North Auckland

Community Support Worker - Residential - North Auckland

Apply for the Community Support Worker - Residential - North Auckland role at Spectrum Care.

Requirements : 32 hours per week, $

• – $
• per hour, located in Torbay, North Auckland.

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 calm 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 this 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

Requirements for Non-Resident Applicants

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

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.

Job Details : Reference #

Location : North Auckland.

Expertise : Community Support Worker.

Work type(s) : Part-time, Permanent Reliever.

Hours per week : Availability for all shifts, including day, afternoon, evening, overnight, Saturday and Sunday.

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