Community Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Central Otago, New Zealand Pact Group Full time

Community Support Worker - Intellectual DisabilityPosted: 16/12/2024Closing Date: 16/01/2025Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: CromwellJob 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 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.Job DescriptionPact is currently looking for a part-time and a full-time Community Support Worker to work in our intellectual disability residential service in Cromwell.The RoleYour role will include supporting clients to participate in meaningful activities in the community, support with daily house tasks, and assistance with personal hygiene. Further assisting in gaining and maintaining social, health, education, whanau, and cultural reconnection.Excellent communication and networking skills and 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 clients.Setting and achieving individual personal goals.Encouraging client participation in day-to-day life.Supporting them with activities of daily living.Ensuring support with medication and considering client needs.Supporting clients with personal hygiene.Activities within the community.Supporting social and whanau connection.Motivating clients to know they have purpose.Ensuring client processes are accurately documented.Most importantly, supporting them to have fun and live fulfilling lives.As we operate 24/7, hours of work will include day, evening, weekend, awake night, and sleepover shifts.Hours of work are at present:1 x Full Time: 80 hours per fortnight1 x Part Time: 64 hours per fortnight, awake night shifts.Desired Skills and ExperiencePact is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to work alongside people with an intellectual disability who will inspire, encourage, be a role model, plus have excellent interpersonal skills and a 'can do' attitude.A full driver's licence and computer skills are essential.If on a work visa, this must be valid for at least twelve months.If shortlisted, you must be available for an interview in Cromwell.Please 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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