Community Support Worker - Permanent Reliever

Description

Summary: This role involves providing dynamic community support to adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, assisting with personal activities and daily living tasks. Highlights: 1. Support adults with disabilities to live great lives 2. Dynamic role assisting with community participation and daily living 3. Opportunity to form strong relationships with people supported **Community Support Worker - Permanent Reliever** Fixed-term - 40 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. As a Community Support Worker you take on tasks that are dynamic and will depend on the needs and dreams of each person. You will provide assistance with personal activities such as community participation, socialising, work or education and daily living tasks. As a Permanent Reliever, you will be working with a diverse range of people and no two days will be the same. We are looking for somebody that is not afraid to jump into the role and form strong relationships with the people we support. The people you will be working with enjoy getting out into the community for a wide range of activities which can include music classes, swimming, dancing and so much more! **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 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 2 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!** The Spectrum Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage and support applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals.