Community Support Worker - North Auckland, Central Auckland

OverviewCommunity Support Worker - North Auckland, Central AucklandCommunity Support Worker - ResidentialPermanent Reliever

• 32 hours per week
• per hourAt 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 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 worker who prepare the most beautiful meals for the people they support.

They have a sprawling, sunny deck where they often enjoy BBQ\'s on balmy, Summer daysSkills & ExperienceEmpathy for the challenges of trying to build an ordinary life while living with a disabilityEnergy to keep up with someone who likes to be on the go a lotAbility to remain calm, and calming, in all situationsResilience to help people keep boundaries to ensure their safetyGood at explaining and negotiatingAbility to communicate effectively and supportively with family, colleagues and the person you supportAbility and willingness to provide support and motivation with personal cares and daily living skillsExcellent, clear, understandable verbal and written English is a pre-requisite to be considered for this roleThe ideal candidate will haveAn interest in attaining a Community Support Worker Level Three or above qualification- we can support you to achieve this while you workExperience supporting people with disabilities, and or mental health issues, and / or behaviours that can be challenging is desirable but not necessaryReliability, commitment, and passion for working with peopleA full New Zealand driver\'s licenceAble to pass a NZ police checkThe ability to use a computer effectively, including programs such as Word, Internet Explorer, and emailIf you are a non-resident applying for this role you must meet the following 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 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!

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