Community Support Worker

Spectrum Care
Upper Hutt, Wellington
Full time
3 weeks ago

Community Support Worker - Residential


XX time - XX hours per week

$23.50 - $29.10 per hour

XXXX location


At Spectrum Care, we provide support for adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to live great lives.

As a Community Support Worker you take on tasks that are dynamic and will depend on the needs and dreams of each person. You will provide assistance with personal activities such as community participation, socialising, work or education and daily living tasks.

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

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 24 months 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.

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.'


Job Details
Reference #
39462

Posted on
05 Aug 2025

Closes on
06 Sep 2025 23:55

Location(s)
Upper Hutt

Expertise
Community Support Worker

Work type(s)
Full-time (40 hours)

Hours per week

Availability
All shifts, Day shifts, Afternoon shifts, Evening shifts, Overnight shifts, Saturday and Sunday shifts

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