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Community Support Worker - Residential Full time - 40 hours per week $23.97 - $29.68 per hour South 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 Requirements 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, and been paid at least the care workforce wage rate during that time, 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! Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.' Job Details Reference # 42220 Posted on 29 Jun 2026 Closes on 17 Aug 2026 23:55 Location(s) Hamilton Expertise Community Support Worker Work type(s) Full-time (40 hours) Hours per week Availability All shifts, Day shifts, Afternoon shifts, Evening shifts, Overnight shifts, Saturday and Sunday shifts More details (document) Community Support Worker.docx CSW Practical Responsibilities List PrintEmail this job to a friendApply

What you’ll do

Provide dynamic support to adults with intellectual and physical disabilities to help them live great lives. Assist with community participation, socializing, education, and daily living tasks.

Requirements

Requires a full New Zealand driver's licence, ability to pass a police check, and strong English communication skills. Experience with disabilities or mental health is desirable, and non-residents must meet specific INZ Level 3 skill requirements.

Benefits

• Support to achieve Community Support Worker Level Three qualification

Listed skills

• Microsoft Word · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Empathy
• Crisis Management
• Resilience
• Negotiation
• Effective Communication
• Personal Care Support
• Daily Living Skills
• Verbal and Written English
• Computer Literacy
• Microsoft Word
• Email Communication

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare