Community Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Nelson, New Zealand The Pact Group Full time

Posted: 11/11/2024Closing Date: 09/12/2024Job Type: CasualLocation: NelsonJob Category: Community Services and DevelopmentAbout UsPact is a major provider of community, vocational and residential based intellectual disability, mental health and addictions services across Southland, Otago, West Coast, Upper South Island and the Lower North Island. Our team of passionate staff journey alongside individuals to support them in setting and achieving their goals.We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting people with high and complex needs to lead fulfilling lives in the community. Our services provide a safe and positive environment where our clients are assisted to achieve maximum independence.Pact is currently looking for a Casual Community Support Worker to work in our intellectual disability residential service in Motueka/Nelson.The RoleYour role will include supporting clients to participate in meaningful activities in the community, assisting with daily house tasks, and providing support with personal hygiene. You will further assist in gaining and maintaining social, health, education, whanau, and cultural reconnection.Excellent communication and networking skills, along with the ability to build and sustain working relationships with clients, staff, and external agencies, are essential. Previous professional experience in the intellectual disability field will be an advantage.Your days may vary, but will consist of:Engaging with clientsSetting and achieving individual personal goalsEncouraging client participation in day-to-day lifeSupporting them with activities of daily livingEnsuring support with medication and considering client needsSupporting clients with personal hygieneActivities within the communitySupporting social and whanau connectionMotivating clients to know they have purposeEnsuring client processes are accurately documentedMost importantly, supporting them to have fun and live fulfilling livesAs we operate 24/7, hours of work will include day, evening, weekend, awake night, and sleepover shifts.Hours of work are at present: CasualDesired Skills and ExperiencePact is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to work alongside people with an intellectual disability who will inspire, encourage, and be a role model, plus have excellent interpersonal skills and a 'can do' attitude.Experience in challenging behaviour management is essentialA full driver's licence and computer skills are essentialIf on a work visa, this must be valid for at least twelve monthsIf shortlisted, you must be available for an interview in NelsonPlease do not apply unless you already have the right to work in New Zealand. We are unable to help with visa sponsorship.
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