Job description Community Support Worker
Application form Community Support Worker
Hours: Casual and part-time positions. Must be able to work rostered weekends. Hours of work are between 7am and 10.30pm on a rostered basis.
Job specific information
Opportunity to make a difference. Enjoy inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and values. This role offers you an exciting opportunity to use and develop your support skills within the Otago community. Our work is undertaken alongside disabled people, their family/whānau, and supports the individual’s needs in a person directed, creative way, making a difference in the community.
To be appointed the successful candidate will have:
Initiative, be reliable and flexible.
A positive attitude and a talent for developing supportive interactions.
The ability to relate well to a diverse arrange of people.
Experience supporting disabled people would be a distinct advantage.
Strong connections to the community.
The ability to work independently, but also in a team environment.
A willingness to work with people we support to achieve their goals.
On the job learning, ongoing support to achieve L3 and L4 Health and Wellbeing Certificates.
Full Driver Licence.
How to apply
To apply, send through your completed CCS Disability Action application form, a copy of your CV and a cover letter. This can be emailed to: Southern.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We are committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Should you require an alternative method of application or accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact: Southern.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
All applications will be considered upon receipt.
About us
CCS Disability Action builds our work around three core documents; UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We work within a Human Rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and we openly encourage people with lived experience to apply.