Full time - 40 hours per week
$23.50 - $29.10 per hour
New Lynn location
As a Community Support Worker in our Intensive Respite Service you will be a pivotal part of a multi-disciplinary and collaborative team, providing crisis support for young people.
We are looking for resilient, dedicated people to make a difference in the lives of a young people, at a time that is critical for them and their families/whanau.
The role will work with colleagues, family/whanau, professionals and external agencies such as Starship Hospital to provide a temporary home for young people in a time of crisis.
This is a dual role, meaning you'll primarily work as a Community Support worker in our Intensive Respite Service, and periodically in our supported living service, working with people living great lives, and undertaking tasks that depend on the needs and dreams of each person, enabling full engagement in activities.
Who we're looking for
It's essential that you have:
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
If you are a non-resident applying for this role you must meet the following INZ Level 3 skill requirements to be considered:
• at least 3 years of relevant work experience, 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.
If you're interested in supporting people to develop self-confidence and independence and supporting those in times of crisis, then we want to hear from you today!
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.'