Community Support Worker - Auckland

Community Support Worker - Residential

Permanent Reliever

32 hours per week

$23.50 - $29.10 per hour

Orewa, North Auckland location

They enjoy their tech time and movies on those rainy days indoors. Whilst they have intellectual disabilities, they are mobile but, require some support with balance, personal cares including showers and dressing, and overseeing meal times.

• 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

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

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.