Community Support Worker - Permanent Reliever - North Auckland

Overview

Community Support Worker - Permanent Reliever - North Auckland

Community Support Worker - Residential

Permanent Reliever

• 32 hours per week
• per hour

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

We are looking for another team member to join our family at Birkdale House.

We have 6 residents between the ages of

This is a large house and the residents are generally very calm with high needs relating to feeding, bathing, toileting and supporting activities.

The staff are long term support workers who prepare the most beautiful meals for the people they support.

They have a sprawling, sunny deck where they often enjoy BBQs on balmy summer days.

Responsibilities

Provide support to adults with disabilities to help them lead an ordinary life and participate in daily activities

Assist with activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, toileting and mobility as needed

Support residents with meal preparation or supervision as appropriate

Support residents to engage in activities and maintain routines in a calm, respectful manner

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

Ability to remain calm, and calming, in all situations

Resilience to help people keep boundaries to ensure 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 prerequisite

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

INZ Level 3 requirements for non-residents

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) — 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.

Reference #

Posted on 13 Oct

Closes on 21 Nov

Location(s) North Auckland

Expertise Community Support Worker

Work type(s) Part-time Permanent Reliever

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

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