Community Support Worker - Greymouth
Hours: Casual
Job specific information
A great opportunity to make a difference and develop your support skills within our Greymouth community! This role is to ensure that disabled people can live in their own homes and participate in their own community by accessing opportunities of their choosing as detailed in their Personal Plan.
Our work is undertaken alongside disabled people, their family/whanau, and supports the individual’s needs in a person directed, creative way, making a difference in the community.
Our organisation takes a social, rather than medical approach, supporting disabled people to live their best lives. We are guided by the Enabling Good Lives principles, shifting power and authority back to disabled people and their families, to increase choice and control in their lives.
About you
We are looking for people who is able to demonstrate the following personal skills and attributes, and professional skills and knowledge:
- Has initiative, is reliable and flexible.
- A positive attitude and a talent for developing supportive interactions.
- Ability to relate well to a diverse arrange of people.
- Experienced in supporting disabled people with high and complex needs would be a distinct advantage.
- Have strong connections to the community.
- Can work independently, but also in a team environment.
- A willingness to work with people we support to achieve their goals.
- On the job learning, ongoing support to achieve L3 and L4 Health and Wellbeing Certificates.
At CCS Disability Action, we foster a supportive and inclusive workplace guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We uphold a strong human rights framework and promote equal opportunities for all.
Our strategic priorities, Te Aronui, shape how we work – valuing relationships, wellbeing, and knowledge while keeping whanau haua/disabled people at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity and offer flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.Join our friendly, values-driven team and make a meaningful impact every day.
With a strong employee value proposition, we offer great employee benefits, job-related training, and clear career growth pathways. Whether you’re with us short-term or long-term, we provide the tools and opportunities for success. Our employee benefits programme includes:
- Exclusive discounts
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- A paid annual wellbeing day.
How to apply
Please complete the form below and upload your cover letter – where you can share a bit about yourself and your interests – along with your CV, outlining your work experience and education. Once you've submitted your application, it will be sent directly to us for review.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 5 April 2026.
We work within a human rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We openly encourage disabled people to apply.
If you need accommodations or an alternative application method, please contact: Southern.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nzWe’re committed to making our process accessible to all.