Community Support Worker

Canterbury | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities 
$24.32 - $30.56 per hour (depending on qualification) + Weekend Allowances

Manaakitanga - Make a Real Difference Every Day

A Day in the Life of a Community Support Worker

As a Community Support Worker, no two days are ever the same. You will play a crucial role in supporting disabled individuals to be decision-makers in their own lives. Your day may begin by assisting people with their morning routines, including personal care, medication support, and meal preparation. Throughout the day, you'll provide individualised support tailored to each person's goals and needs, whether that's helping with household tasks, attending appointments, participating community activities, learning new skills, or simply being a trusted source of encouragement and companionship.

You'll work alongside whānau, healthcare professionals, and other support networks to ensure the people you support receive the best possible care. Along the way, you'll monitor wellbeing, maintain accurate records, and respond to changing needs with professionalism and compassion. Most importantly, you'll help people build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their goals, making a genuine difference in their lives every day.

As a Community Support Worker, you'll enjoy a varied and flexible work schedule that reflects the needs of the people we support. Shifts may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnight sleepovers, and weekends, offering opportunities to work around your lifestyle while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We offer both full-time and part-time opportunities, with rosters designed to provide consistency while meeting the individual needs of the people we support. If you're looking for a rewarding role with variety, flexibility, and purpose, a career in community support could be the perfect fit.

Ngā Painga | Benefits

• Weekend allowances

• Ongoing support for your professional and career development

• Support to complete a NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level, 2, 3 or 4

• Career progression opportunities

• No uniform required

• Supportive team culture

• Meaningful and rewarding work

Ngā Paearu Kaimahi I Employee Criteria

• Full clean NZ Drivers Licence

• Flexibility to work a rotating 24/7 roster

• Basic computer skills

• Commitment to learning and development

• Eligibility to work in New Zealand

• Experience in disability support advantageous but not required, comprehensive training provided

ARONGA I OUR PURPOSE

Brackenridge is proud to offer mana-enhancing support across the Canterbury region. We are a registered charity that offers accommodation and daily living support to children, young people and adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and complex support requirements in Canterbury. We advocate for the rights and prosperity of all of the people we support, along with their families and whānau.

UARA I OUR VALUES

Person Centred - Responsive to the person; individualised services and support that recognise the uniqueness of every person.

Passion and Commitment - Creating and maintaining a high-performance culture, where people are passionate about what they do.

Partnership - Working successfully together with others, in particular families while valuing each other’s contribution.

Pride in what we do - A culture of continuous improvement is in place – proud to be part of the Brackenridge Team.

Tono Inaianei | Apply Now

If you're looking for more than just a job and want a career where you can positively impact people's lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

All new applicants are required to undergo background checking as per the requirements of the Children's Act 2014.

If you would like to be considered for this role, hit the 'apply' button or visit our website https://www.brackenridge.org.nz/

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