Awake Night Shift Support Worker

Friday, 3 October 2025 4:00 pm
Friday, 31 October 2025 5:00 pm
- Hamilton (map)

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**_Job description Awake Night Shift Support Worker_**

**Hours**:Casual - Shift Work (11pm - 7am)**

You will be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, compassion, and respect for others. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible shift schedules and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow. Whether you have previous experience in a service delivery organisation or are new to the disability sector, we will provide you with the training, resources, and professional development you need to thrive in this role.

**Job specific information**:
This role supports the Midland Region and is based in Hamilton.

The purpose of the position is to work alongside disabled children and their families, create a fun, positive homely environment to nurture children’s needs on short breaks away from home.

The support provided will foster positive relationships between families, and those using the service, other CCS Disability Action staff and ensure a friendly and flexible service which meets the needs of those who use the service.

We value employee wellbeing - access to free independent counselling services.

**About you**:

- You will enjoy working with children or in a in a team setting
- You will hold or being willing to attain a New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing - Level 2 (or above) and a relevant First Aid certification.
- Experience in a service delivery organisation and understanding of the disability sector, would be an advantage.
- An all-round night owl, able and willing to turn your hand to any task, not fazed by personal cares
- Able to react quickly and remain calm under pressure.
- Full New Zealand Drivers Licence.

Our organisation takes a social, rather than medical approach, supporting disabled people to live their best lives_. _We are guided by the Enabling Good Lives principles, shifting power and authority back to disabled people and their families, to increase choice and control in their lives.

**Why us?**:
At CCS Disability Action, we foster a supportive and inclusive workplace guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We uphold a strong human rights framework and promote equal opportunities for all.

Our strategic priorities, Te Aronui, shape how we work - valuing relationships, wellbeing, and knowledge while keeping whānau hauā/disabled people at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity and offer flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. Join our friendly, values-driven team and make a meaningful impact every day.

With a strong employee value proposition, we offer great employee benefits, job-related training, and clear career growth pathways. Whether you’re with us short-term or long-term, we provide the tools and opportunities for success. Our employee benefits programme includes:

- Exclusive discounts
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- A paid annual wellbeing day.

**How to apply**:
**Applications close on Friday 31 October 2025.**

We work within a human rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We openly encourage disabled people to apply_._

We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.
- Posted In: Casual, Part-time
- Tagged: Support Worker