Community Support Worker - Residential - Wellington

Community Support Worker - Residential Part time - 20 hours per week$23.38 - $29.10Lower Hutt - Wellington This role is to support a young man who lives in Moera, he also spends time on his family farm in the Wairarapa.Do you like to mountain bike?Have you caught any Snapper lately, know of any good fishing spots?Are you a Hurricanes fan, like watching the cricket?We are looking for someone who thinks outside of the square. Our young man makes the routine but he would like someone that will encourage new possibilities.Your role will be to ensure ongoing support, to get out and about, you will be supporting him with his job one day a week, supporting him to cook healthy meals and try new recipes. There are day-to-day normal flatting chores. You will support him to learn new social skills, maybe he might like to meet new people, develop relationships and most of all explore new interests.The ideal staff member will be patient, self-motivated, and innovative.This is a casual role, we provide 24/7 support so you could be required to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleepovers.A full driver's license is essential.At Spectrum Care, we provide support for adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to live great lives.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.'