Community Support Worker - Residential

Part time – 32 hours per week | $23.97 – $29.68 per hour | Hamilton 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, explicit, 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 Current 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

Requirements
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.

Apply now if you have a passion for working with people and want to make a difference!

Spectrum Care is proudly an equal prospect employer.
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