Casual Community Support Worker - West Auckland

Casual Community Support Worker - West Auckland Casual Community Support Worker - Residential $23.97 - $29.68 per hour Henderson, West Auckland 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. 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 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 #42366 #J-18808-Ljbffr