Part Time, 14 hours $23.50 - $29.10 per hour Gulf Harbour, Auckland location We have more than 300 worksites and support options across the whole Auckland region from Warkworth to Waiuku. In Choices in Community Living, we provide services for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities within their own homes and out into their community. We provide 1:1 support which consists of a range of hours between 6am to 9pm Monday to Sunday. As a Community Support Worker you take on tasks that are dynamic and will depend on the needs and dreams of each person. You provide assistance with daily activities such as community participation, socializing, work or education, personal cares and domestic chores, as well as responsibility for reporting and administration. 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 - Excellent, clear, understandable verbal and written English is a pre-requisite to be considered for this role 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 If you're interested in supporting people to develop self-confidence and independence, and live their lives of choice, lives like any other, in their own communities, then we want to hear from you today! 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. 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.'