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Community Support Worker - Auckland

Community Support Worker - Auckland

Spectrum CareAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

Overview

Community Support Worker

Full time - 40 hours per week

$23.50 - $29.10 per hour

Glendene, Auckland location

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

    • Requirements

    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 now if you have a passion for working with people and want to make a difference!

    Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.

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