Community Support Worker

5 days ago

Dunedin Central, New Zealand Pact Group Full time NZ$55,000 - NZ$65,000 per year

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 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.

About the role

Your role will include supporting clients in meaningful community activities, assisting with daily household tasks, and providing support with personal hygiene. You will also assist in gaining and maintaining social, health, education, whanau, and cultural reconnection.

As we operate 24/7, work hours may include day, evening, weekend, awake night, and sleepover shifts.

We are currently looking for permanent full-time community support workers.

  • Encouraging and motivating client participation in day-to-day life
  • Supporting them with activities of daily living, including in the community
  • Ensuring support with medication and personal hygiene
  • Supporting social and whanau connection
  • Ensuring client processes are accurately documented
  • Most importantly, supporting them to have fun and live fulfilling lives

Skills and Experience

  • A full driver's licence is essential
  • Must have the right to work in New Zealand (visas must be valid for more than twelve months)
  • A level 4 or other relevant qualification in mental health is desirable but not essential
  • Excellent communication and networking skills
  • Ability to build and maintain working relationships with clients, staff, and external agencies

Benefits

  • Pact Wellness Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Support to complete the Level 4 Health and Wellbeing certificate
  • Supporting people to lead fulfilling lives

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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