CCS Disability Action's vision is to see every disabled person/whanau haua interwoven into the lives of their whanau and community.CCS Disability Action is the largest pan-disability support and advocacy organisation in New Zealand. We have been working with disabled people / whanau haua and their families since 1935 and are at the forefront of service provision, advocacy and information sharing New Zealand-wide.What we offer:Competitive Pay - Our baseline remuneration rate is on average $1 higher than other providers.Work in a Friendly Supportive Team EnvironmentEmployee Assistance Programme - free confidential counselling sessionsSupervision - regular check in with your line managerTraining and Development - opportunities and support to grow and expand your skills and knowledgeWe Value Employee Wellbeing - In addition to standard Annual Leave allocation you receive an extra Wellbeing Day leave each yearCompany vehicle usage - Use of pool cars for work purposes/mileage paid for use of own vehicle for approved work purposesWe are looking for Community Support Workers to work with people with disabilities and their families we support in the Far North (Kaitaia) in the community. The support that you will be required to provide will vary. Some of the work will be physical.We would love to hear from you if:You have a passion for enabling others to lead good livesHave strong connections to the communityFlexibility in the hours you can workWilling to use your diverse background and identity to expand how we support people in a team environment.Can work independentlyExperience providing one to one support in the community is preferred but not essentialHave a Health Care Assistant Qualification or a Level 2 or 3 equivalentExperience working in the Disability sector, or a willingness to undertake trainingCCS Disability Action builds our work around three core documents; UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the NZ 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 value diversity in our workforce. This position offers you flexibility in how you manage the role and we openly encourage people with lived experience of disability to apply.
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