Community Support Worker

Community Support Worker — Empower Through Connection
Casual position

$ $29.10 per hour

Wellington
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 Independent Living team — helping people with disabilities live ordinary, extraordinary lives.

About Supported Independent Living
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is all about empowering adults with physical and intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and be active members of their communities. We provide tailored, one-on-one support that helps people build routines, develop life skills, and pursue personal goals — whether that's joining a local club, finding meaningful work, or simply enjoying a hobby.

Support is offered across a range of hours (6am-9pm, Monday to Sunday), and is shaped by each person's unique needs, interests, and aspirations.

About the Role
As a Community Support Worker, you'll provide one-on-one support to adults with physical and intellectual disabilities in their homes and communities. Your work will be dynamic and person-led, shaped by each individual's goals, interests, and aspirations.

You'll Help People

• Explore hobbies and passions — from music and art to sports and animals
• Build daily routines that support independence and wellbeing
• Connect with local clubs, community spaces, and interest groups
• Discover volunteering, education, or employment opportunities
• Strengthen social confidence and relationships
• Navigate everyday tasks like personal care, household chores, and community outings

Support hours range between 6am and 9pm, Monday to Sunday, with some flexibility to suit both staff and the people we support.

Who You Are
You bring creativity, empathy, and a genuine love for people. You might be into:

Art, Music, Dog walking, Sports, Gardening, Gaming, Baking — or anything else that sparks joy and connection.

You're Also

• Organised and reliable
• Patient and calm in all situations
• A great communicator with families, colleagues, and the people you support
• Comfortable with personal care and daily living support
• Passionate about inclusion, empowerment, and community engagement

What You'll Need

• A full NZ driver's licence - or actively working towards one
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Ability to pass a NZ police check
• Basic computer skills (Word, email, internet)
• Willingness to learn — we'll support you to gain a Level 3 qualification in Community Support Work
• Required to attend a 2 week paid induction to prepare you for the role
• Experience with disability, mental health, or behaviours that challenge is helpful but not essential. What matters most is your ability to connect, uplift, and inspire.

Requirements
If you are a non-resident applying for this role you must meet the following INZ Level 3 skill requirements to be considered:

• Have worked in the care workforce for 3 years or more, and been paid at least the care workforce wage rate during that time, or
• A relevant qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) — this must be at least a level 4 qualification for a role at skill level 3, or a diploma for a role at skill level 2.

If you're ready to help others build lives full of creativity, connection, and confidence — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something truly meaningful.
Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.

Job Details

Reference # 40000 Posted on 05 Dec 2025 Closes on 05 Jan :59 Location(s) Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Wairarapa, Porirua School, Porirua-Tawa, Kapiti Coast, Wellington City, Wellington SHP, Island Bay Expertise Community Support Worker Work type(s) Casual 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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