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Community Support Worker

2 months ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Spectrum Care Full time
Full Time - 40 hours per week

$ $28.25

New Lynn Auckland location


As a
Community Support Worker in our
Intensive Respite Service you will be a pivotal part of a multi-disciplinary and collaborative team, providing crisis support for young people.


We are looking for resilient, dedicated people to make a difference in the lives of a young people, at a time that is critical for them and their families/whanau.


The role will work with colleagues, family/whanau, professionals and external agencies such as
Starship Hospital to provide a temporary home for young people in a time of crisis.


This is a dual role, meaning you'll primarily work as a Community Support worker in our Intensive Respite Service, and
periodically in our supported living service, working with people living great lives, and undertaking tasks that depend on the needs and dreams of each person, enabling full engagement in activities.



Who we're looking for

  • People who are
    resilient and confident,with
    empathy and
    strong communication:
  • You'll be
    positiveand
    energetic, and will be willing to work with young people as they first enter the service and with the youths accessing transitional accommodation.

It's essential that you have:

  • A full New Zealand driver's licence
  • Availability to work 8 hour shifts, on a 24/7 roster
  • Reliability, Resilience, and Passion for working with people

Skills & Experience

  • Experience working with youths and informed about youth culture and issues
  • 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
  • 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
If you're interested in supporting people to develop self-confidence and independence and supporting those in times of crisis, then
we want to hear from you today
Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.'

Job Details:

  • Reference # Posted on 11 Jan 2023
  • Closes on 09 Feb :55
  • Location(s)
  • Auckland, North Auckland, Central Auckland, West Auckland, South Auckland, East Auckland
  • Expertise
  • Community Support Worker
  • Work type(s)
  • Fulltime (40 hours)
  • Hours per week
  • Availability
  • All shifts, Day shifts, Afternoon shifts, Evening shifts, Overnight shifts, Saturday and Sunday shifts
  • CSW Practical Responsibilities List

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