Community Support Worker - Residential - Wellington City

Community Support Worker - Residential 40 hours per week$23.38 - $29.10 Are you a kind, compassionate and skilled Support Worker? We'd love for you to join our team who work with 3 busy ladies in the Wellington area. They have a mixture of both physical and intellectual disabilities and need someone who will encourage their independence while helping them to navigate work, friendships and other various activities they take part in.Skills & ExperienceEmpathy for the challenges of trying to build an ordinary life while living with a disabilityEnergy to keep up with someone who likes to be on the go a lotAbility to remain calm, and calming, in all situationsResilience to help people keep boundaries to ensure their safetyGood at explaining and negotiatingAbility to communicate effectively and supportively with family, colleagues and the person you supportAbility and willingness to provide support and motivation with personal cares and daily living skills 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 workExperience 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 licenceAble to pass a NZ police checkThe 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!Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.'