Community Support worker

Community Support Worker for Residential & Vocational Services – Rescare Homes Trust

Rescare Homes Trust provides residential and day services to adults with intellectual disabilities within 2 stunning lifestyle communities in South Auckland, and we currently have part-time and full-time positions available.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to provide a residential community where adults with an intellectual disability are supported to lead great lives for themselves.

Our Values:

Genuineness       : Be real, sincere, and honest.

Responsibility      : Practice due diligence and take our work seriously.

Flexibility              : Cope with changes and think about challenges in novel, creative ways.

Respectfulness    : Treat people with courtesy, politeness, and kindness.

We currently have Part-time and Casual Community Support Worker positions at our Flat Bush and Weymouth Site available.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person to join our Vocational or Residential team. The role is to support people living at Rescare to achieve their goals and explore new opportunities and experiences. To be successful in this position, you need to have the ability to work alone, but you will be required to lead a small team of staff.

The position requires someone who can work shifts, which may include weekends, short shifts, and sleepovers. Hours must also be flexible in order to accompany someone on an outing or appointment.

The key tasks, duties, and responsibilities are:

Core Responsibilities

• Personal care and clinical support
• Behavioral management
• Medication assistance
• Ensuring safety and emergency responsiveness
• Food preparation
• Driving within Auckland
• Financial support and management
• Effective communication with individuals and their whānau
• Activity planning and project leadership

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team
• Flexibility, creativity, and adaptability
• Technological literacy
• Commitment to making a positive impact in people’s lives
• Understanding of “Enabling Good Lives” principles and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Qualifications & Experience

• NZQA Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent)
• You must hold current Full New Zealand driver’s license
• Proven experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviours.
• Experience in activity coordination or leading projects (preferred)

What we can offer: with this role:

• An organisation that lives by its values

• An additional weekend rate.

• An additional public holiday allowance per hour worked on a public holiday (this is on top of the legal requirement

• The opportunity to grow and learn along the way

• A supportive team

How to apply:

If you think you have what it takes, please apply via this website and provide your CV and cover letter. 
Learn more at: www.rescarehomestrust.org.nz or visit our Facebook/LinkedIn page