Community Support Worker - Residential Part time Permanent Reliever - 24 hours per week $23.50 - $29.10 per hour Whangarei location At Spectrum Care, we provide support for adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to live great lives. Skills & Experience * Empathy for the challenges of trying to build an ordinary life while living with a disability * Energy to keep up with someone who likes to be on the go a lot * Ability to remain calm, and calming, in all situations * Resilience to help people keep boundaries to ensure their safety * Good at explaining and negotiating * Ability to communicate effectively and supportively with family, colleagues and the person you support * Ability and willingness to provide support and motivation with personal cares and daily living skills The ideal candidate will have: * An interest in attaining a Community Support Worker Level Three or above qualification- we can support you to achieve this while you work * Experience supporting people with disabilities, and or mental health issues, and/or behaviours that can be challenging is desirable but not necessary * Reliability, commitment, and passion for working with people * A full New Zealand driver's licence * Able to pass a NZ police check * The ability to use a computer effectively, including programs such as Word, Internet Explorer, and email Apply now if you have a passion for working with people and want to make a difference! Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.'