Community Support Worker

1 week ago

Wellington City, New Zealand The Pact Group Full time

**Posted**:
04/11/2024

**Closing Date**:
02/12/2024

**Job Type**:
Permanent - Full Time

**Location**:
Wellington

**Job Category**:
Community Services and Development

**About Us**

Pact 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 a 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 Description

**_Pact is currently looking for a FULL TIME Community Support Worker to work in our intellectual disability residential service in Lower Hutt_**

**The Role**

Your role will include supporting the 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 is 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: 80 Hours Per Fortnight**
- Desired Skills and Experience

Pact 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 **Lower Hutt

  • Advanced Support Worker

    4 days ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Access Community Health Full time

    **Ko wai mātou? | Who are we?** Access Community Health stands as a leading provider of home-based healthcare and support in New Zealand. We are a 4,000 person-strong team in an organisation which has been at the forefront of community health since the 1920s. Our nurses and support workers provide services to more than 20,000 people. And we listen to each...

  • Community Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Spectrum Care Full time

    **Community Support Worker - Residential** Full time - 40 hours per week $23.38 - $29.10 Hutt Valley locations At Spectrum Care, we provide support for adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to live great lives across Upper and Lower Hutt locations. **Skills & Experience** - Empathy for the challenges of trying to build an ordinary life...

  • Advanced Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Access Community Health Full time

    **Ko wai mātou? | Who are we?** Access Community Health stands as a leading provider of home-based healthcare and support in New Zealand. We are a 4,000 person-strong team in an organisation which has been at the forefront of community health since the 1920s. Our nurses and support workers provide services to more than 20,000 people. And we listen to each...

  • Community Support Worker

    4 days ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Spectrum Care Full time

    Our School Holiday Program is all about fun activities in a safe and positive environment. Our team of support workers ensure that all children are catered for and active participation is achieved. - Fixed term, Fulltime commencing - Mon - Fri - 8am - 4pm As a Community Support Worker in one of our School Holiday Programmes, you will work as part of a team,...

  • Rapid Relief Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Access Community Health Full time

    **Ko wai mātou? | Who are we?** Access Community Health stands as a leading provider of home-based healthcare and disability support in New Zealand. We are a 4,000 person-strong team in an organisation which has been at the forefront of community health since the 1920s. Our nurses and support workers provide services to more than 20,000 people. And we...

  • Community Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Spectrum Care Full time

    Our School Holiday Program is all about fun activities in a safe and positive environment. Our team of support workers ensure that all children are catered for and active participation is achieved. - Fixed term, Fulltime commencing - Mon - Fri - 8am - 4pm As a Community Support Worker in one of our School Holiday Programmes, you will work as part of a team,...

  • Community Support Worker

    3 hours ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Spectrum Care Full time

    Do you want to: - have fun at work? - work alongside a diverse group of young people? - be creative in your thinking? - empower others and be empowered? - challenge and be challenged? - learn and teach? If you have: - a full NZ drivers licence - empathy - patience - an open mind - the ability to quickly read and adapt to different situations - a...

  • Support Worker

    6 days ago

    Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Access Community Health Full time

    Ko wai mātou? | Who are we? Access Community Health l Uru Ātea stands as a leading provider of home-based healthcare and disability support in New Zealand. We are a 4,000 person-strong team in an organisation which has been at the forefront of community health since the 1920s. Our nurses and Kaiāwhina | Support Workers provide services to more than 40,000...

  • Community Support Worker

    3 hours ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Healthcare of New Zealand Full time

    HealthCare NZ is a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health and disability support. Our aim is to support people to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible and to maintain their independence regardless of age, injury, illness or disability. **Are you looking to make a real difference...

  • Community Support Worker

    3 hours ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Spectrum Care Full time

    **Community Support Worker — Empower Through Connection** **Part-time | XX hours per week** **$23.50 - $29.10 per hour** **XX, Auckland** Do you believe that hobbies build confidence, community creates belonging, and everyone deserves a life filled with purpose? Spectrum Care is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to join our Supported...