Community Support Worker - Residential - Wellington
Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Wellington, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Community Support Worker - Residential - Wellington
Community Support Worker - Residential
Part time - 20 hours per week
$23.38 - $29.10
This role is to support a young man who lives in Moera, he also spends time on his family farm in the Wairarapa.
Do you like to mountain bike?
Have you caught any Snapper lately, know of any good fishing spots?
Are you a Hurricanes fan, like watching the cricket?
We are looking for someone who thinks outside of the square. Our young man makes the routine but he would like someone that will encourage new possibilities.
Your role will be to ensure ongoing support, to get out and about, you will be supporting him with his job one day a week, supporting him to cook healthy meals and try new recipes. There are day-to-day normal flatting chores. You will support him to learn new social skills, maybe he might like to meet new people, develop relationships and most of all explore new interests.
The ideal staff member will be patient, self-motivated, and innovative.
This is a casual role, we provide 24/7 support so you could be required to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleepovers.
A full driver's license is essential .
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.'
Reference # 33302
Posted on 19 Apr 2024
Closes on 12 May 2024 23:55
Location(s) Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Wairarapa, Porirua School, Porirua-Tawa, Kapiti Coast, Wellington City, Wellington SHP, Island Bay
Expertise Community Support Worker
Work type(s) Casual
Availability All shifts, Day shifts, Afternoon shifts, Evening shifts, Overnight shifts, Saturday and Sunday shifts
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