Community Support Worker – Residential
Part time – 32 hours per week
$23.97 – $29.68 per hour
North West Auckland location
At Spectrum Care, we provide support for adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to live great lives.
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 behaviors 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
- 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.
Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.
Job Details
Reference # 42017, Posted on 08 Jun 2026, Closes on 30 Aug 2026 23:55, Location(s) North Auckland, West Auckland. Expertise Community Support Worker. Work type(s) Part-time Permanent Reliever. Hours per week Availability All shifts: Day, Afternoon, Evening, Overnight, Saturday and Sunday. More details: Community Support Worker.docx. CSW Practical Responsibilities List
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