Community Support Worker - Residential
Full time - 40 hours per week

$23.97 - $29.68 per hour

Waipa District, Waikato location

Would you like to enjoy the charm and tranquility of a tree-lined small-town lifestyle? Combined with top-tier sporting facilities, a thriving café culture, and close proximity to nature, we have 3 exciting opportunities for people with experience in disability support work, who live in and around or willing to relocate to the Waipa District. Situated in the Waikato, Cambridge sits within easy driving distance of Hamilton, Tauranga, and Auckland via the expressway.

You will be supporting an active, energetic, young man in his 20’s who loves walking and getting out and about in his community. He leads a busy and active lifestyle, so we're looking for someone who can confidently keep up, participate in activities, and bring positive energy to each day. This is a great prospect for someone looking for a change of scenery while continuing to make a meaningful difference in someone's life.

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

Requirements
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, 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.

The Spectrum Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage and support applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals.

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