Community Support Worker

Full time - 40 hours per week

$23.97 - $29.68 per hour

New Lynn location

As a **Community Support Worker** in our **Intensive Respite Service** you will be a pivotal part of a multi-disciplinary and collaborative team, providing crisis support for young people.

We are looking for resilient, dedicated people to make a difference in the lives of a young people, at a time that is critical for them and their families/whanau.

The role will work with colleagues, family/whanau, professionals and external agencies such as **Starship Hospital** to provide a temporary home for young people in a time of crisis.

This is a dual role, meaning you'll primarily work as a Community Support worker in our Intensive Respite Service, and **periodically in our supported living service, working with people living great lives, and undertaking tasks that depend on the needs and dreams of each person, enabling full engagement in activities.**

• People who are **resilient and confident,** with **empathy** and **strong communication**
• You'll be **positive** and **energetic,** and will be willing to work with young people as they first enter the service and with the youths accessing transitional accommodation.

**It's essential** that you have:

• A full New Zealand driver's licence
• Availability to work 8 hour shifts, on a 24/7 roster
• Reliability, Resilience, and Passion for working with people

• Experience working with youths and informed about youth culture and issues
• 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

• 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
• 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

If 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 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.

If you're interested in supporting people to develop self-confidence and independence and supporting those in times of crisis, then **we want to hear from you today!**

**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.'