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Overview Community Support Worker - Residential Part-Time 12 hours per weekSalary: $23.50-$29.10 per hourLocation: Wellington City This role is to support young men who are moving to a house in Hataitai. We provide 24/7 support, so you would be required to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleepovers. The flatmates are active social people who enjoy dancing, singing, performing and going to sports events. They value social roles within the community and are keen to create new things, including woodwork projects that they sell and display at markets. You will need to gain trust and confidence not only from the men but also from their families, and work in a respectful partnership with them. We welcome applicants who are great communicators, transparent, supportive and understanding. The ideal staff member will be vibrant, fun, self-motivated and innovative, a good listener who can help the men understand and process their feelings, and someone committed to helping them take the lead in their own lives. Part of your role will be to support them to maintain and extend their social networks and skills and keep exploring what the world has to offer. Youll be there to support them through challenges, knowing when to step in and when to step back. Youll also assist them with other priorities, such as finding more opportunities for work. They currently have part-time work in retail and grounds keeping at a local school. They already have independence skills and will need your help to use those skills and further develop budgeting, healthy cooking and day-to-day living tasks. All three men are social and busy, so the ideal candidate should be very sociable, proactive and able to show initiative. 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 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 The Ideal Candidate Will Have Excellent, clear, understandable verbal and written English is a prerequisite Able to pass a NZ police check 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 drivers licence (essential) An interest in attaining a Community Support Worker Level Three or above qualification support to achieve this while you work The ability to use a computer effectively, including programs such as Word, Internet Explorer, and email What Youll Get From Us A supportive and collaborative work environment Development opportunities and continuing education support to obtain NZQA Level 2, 3 and 4 Health and Wellbeing qualifications The opportunity to support people with disabilities to live great lives Requirements If you are a non-resident applying for this role you must meet the INZ Level 3 skill requirements to be considered: At least 2 years of relevant work experience, or A relevant qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) 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 are interested in supporting children and young people to develop self-confidence and independence, and live their lives of choice in their own communities, we want to hear from you today. For any queries, please email Siena at [email protected]. Please note: We do not accept email applications; please apply through the Apply Now link. Job Details Reference # 40870 Posted on 07 Jan 2026 Closes on 28 Feb 2026 23:55 Location(s): Wellington City Expertise: Community Support Worker Work type(s): Part-time Hours per week: 12 Availability: All shifts, Day shifts, Afternoon shifts, Evening shifts, Overnight shifts, Saturday and Sunday shifts #J-18808-Ljbffr