Community Support Worker - Residential
Casual position
$23.50 - $29.10 per hour
Wellington City location
At Spectrum Care, we provide support for adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to live great lives.
This role is to support four young men and women who share a house in Island Bay. They enjoy doing hip‐hop, sports and going to events like festivals, rugby etc. They love drama/performing Arts/music singing. Your role will be to support them to extend their social networks and skills, develop relationships and keep exploring what the world has to offer.
The ideal staff member will be vibrant, fun, self‐motivated and innovative, a good listener, and someone who can assist these young people to make informed decisions and sometimes to take considered risks as they grow their independence skills. They will require emotional support while navigating love and relationships; not just the good times, but also the days that may not be full of sunshine and romance.
You'll also assist them with the other things they want in life, like a job. They have said they would like work in childcare, car yards, and in motels and the retail sector. They are currently growing in independence so will need your help to learn the skills that they need to manage their budgets, support to cook healthy meals and day to day normal flatting chores.
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 e‐mail
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 2 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.
The Spectrum Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage and support applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, neuro‐divergent individuals.
Apply now if you have a passion for working with people and want to make a difference!
Job Details
Reference # 41253
Posted on 27 Feb 2026
Closes on 30 Mar 2026 23:55
Location(s): Wellington City
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
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