Community Support Worker - Residential - Wellington

Part-Time - 24 hours per week$23.50-$29.10Lower Hutt locationSpectrum Care Trust supports adults who have intellectual disabilities and we are looking for a new team member in Lower Hutt. We're looking for someone kind and empathic to support 4 young people in their 20's, some of whom have limited mobility when out and about. You will assist during activities, household tasks and hopefully bring ideas of your own for things they may enjoy doing and experiencing. They are busy bees with high energy. We'll need someone who can keep up and engage them in music, swimming and sensory delights. Someone who is great at interaction- using your expressions and voice to 'connect'. Support is needed with personal cares and eating. If that's new to you, don't worry; everyone has to start somewhere.  The main thing is that you are a kind, genuine person, who is insightful and intuitive, and ready to be lively and active or gentle and soothing as needed.Attributes & SkillsCommitted to supporting people with disabilities to live great livesEmpathic, intuitive, kind, positive and engagingKeen to help young adults grow and developAble to communicate effectively and attentively with your colleagues and the people you supportReady to "go with the flow" and change activities quickly if necessaryComfortable with reporting and administration tasksPrepared to support people with personal cares such as toileting, bathing, dressing, etc…  The Ideal Candidate Will HaveExcellent, clear, understandable verbal and written English is a pre-requisite to be considered for this roleAble to pass a NZ police checkExperience supporting people with disabilities, and or mental health issues, and/or behaviours that can be challenging is desirable but not necessaryReliability, commitment, and passion for working with peopleA full New Zealand driver's licence An interest in attaining a Community Support Worker Level Three or above qualification- we can support you to achieve this while you workThe 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!For more information, please email Siena at wellington.recruit@spectrumcare.org.nz (Please note: We do not accept email applications, please apply through the "Apply Now" link)Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.Job DetailsReference # 40282 Posted on 24 Oct 2025 Closes on 24 Nov 2025 23:59 Location(s) Wellington Expertise Community Support Worker Work type(s) Part-time Permanent Reliever Hours per week Availability All shifts, Day shifts, Afternoon shifts, Evening shifts, Overnight shifts, Saturday and Sunday shifts CSW Practical Responsibilities ListPrintEmail this job to a friendApply