Community Support Worker - Residential - Whangarei

Community Support Worker - Residential

Casual position

$23.97 - $29.68 per hour

Whangarei location

At Spectrum Care, we support adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to live great lives.

As a Community Support Worker, no two days are the same. You'll provide person-centred support tailored to the unique goals, interests, and needs of each individual. This may include assisting with daily living tasks, community participation, social activities, education, employment, and building independence. In this role, you'll be supporting three young men in their early 20s who live together and enjoy a wide range of interests, including swimming, gardening, music, walks, drives, and kapa haka. Their home is vibrant, active, and full of opportunities for connection, learning, and fun. This is a place where individuality is celebrated, strengths are nurtured, and meaningful relationships are built. Whether you're supporting someone to tend the garden, attend a community activity, enjoy a swim, or simply achieve their personal goals, you'll play an important role in helping them live fulfilling and rewarding lives.

If you're passionate about empowering people, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and are ready to make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

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 3 years or more, 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.