Community Support Workers

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and energetic female Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting two women in their early 30s to live full and meaningful lives within their community.

10th June, 2026

About the Role

This role involves providing holistic daily support, including personal care, community participation, and household tasks. You will work as part of a team (day shifts typically with two staff, sleepovers as a sole worker) and play a key role in supporting independence, safety, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Care & Daily Living

• Assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, and hygiene
• Toileting support (commode use three times daily)
• Assisting with feeding and hydration
• Medication administration (including epilepsy medication – training required)
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding to any concerns

Community Support

• Transporting and accompanying to community outings, events, cafés, and social activities
• Supporting participation in activities such as dancing, swimming, and outings
• Ensuring safety and engagement when out in the community

Home & Household Support

• General household duties (cleaning, laundry, dishes, etc.)
• Meal preparation (following prepared plans)
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised home environment

Safety & Wellbeing

• Identifying and preventing hazards
• Supporting safe mobility and wheelchair use
• Managing behaviours such as skin scratching with appropriate strategies
• Reporting incidents promptly
• Using sound judgment and intuition to elevate concerns when needed

What We Are Looking For

Personal Qualities

• Positive, respectful, and empathetic
• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
• Flexible and adaptable
• High level of professional integrity
• Strong communicator (verbal interaction is important, even when the individuals are non‑verbal)
• Collaborative team player

Skills & Attributes

• Physically fit and strong (wheelchair pushing, including uphill)
• Confident supporting in community environments
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions
• Comfortable providing personal care
• Energetic and engaging approach

Essential Requirements

• Female applicant (due to personal care requirements)
• Full, clean NZ driver’s licence
• Aged 25+ (insurance requirement)
• Confident driving a wheelchair‑accessible van
• First Aid certification
• Willingness to complete training and learn detailed care routines
• Non‑smoker/vaper preferred
• Valid right to work in NZ

Additional Information

• Sleepover shifts included (ability to provide overnight support required)
• Training and detailed care guidance provided
• Strong emphasis on consistency, routine, and relationship‑building
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone’s life

Please apply with your CV!

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