Community Support Worker - Lower Hutt

Community Support Worker — Supported Independent Living

Casual position 💰 $23.97 - $29.68 per hour 📍 Lower Hutt

Do you believe that hobbies build confidence, community creates belonging, and everyone deserves a life filled with purpose? Spectrum Care is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to join our Supported Independent Living team — helping people with disabilities live ordinary, extraordinary lives.

About Supported Independent Living

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is all about empowering adults with physical and intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and be active members of their communities. We provide tailored, one-on-one support that helps people build routines, develop life skills, and pursue personal goals — whether that's joining a local club, finding meaningful work, or simply enjoying a hobby.

Support is offered across a range of hours (6am-9pm, Monday to Sunday), and is shaped by each person's unique needs, interests, and aspirations.

About the Role

As a Community Support Worker, you'll provide one-on-one support to adults with physical and intellectual disabilities in their homes and communities. Your work will be dynamic and person-led, shaped by each individual's goals, interests, and aspirations.

You'll help people:

• Explore hobbies and passions — from music and art to sports and animals
• Build daily routines that support independence and wellbeing
• Connect with local clubs, community spaces, and interest groups
• Discover volunteering, education, or employment opportunities
• Strengthen social confidence and relationships
• Navigate everyday tasks like personal care, household chores, and community outings

We currently have two (2x) vacancies to join our team in the Lower Hutt area. Support hours range between 6am and 9pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility to suit both staff and the people we support. We are looking for someone to come on to join the team long-term, and this could develop into a permanent part-time position for the right applicant.

Who You Are

You bring creativity, empathy, and a genuine love for people. You might be into:

🎨 Art, 🎶 Music, 🐕 Dog walking, 🏀 Sports, 🌱 Gardening, 🎮 Gaming, 🧁 Baking — or anything else that sparks joy and connection.

You're also:

• Organised and reliable
• Patient and calm in all situations
• A great communicator with families, colleagues, and the people you support
• Comfortable with personal care and daily living support
• Passionate about inclusion, empowerment, and community engagement

What You'll Need

• A full NZ driver's licence - or actively working towards one
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Ability to pass a NZ police check
• Basic computer skills (Word, email, internet)
• Willingness to learn — we'll support you to gain a Level 3 qualification in Community Support Work
• Required to attend a 2 week paid induction to prepare you for the role

Experience with disability, mental health, or behaviours that challenge is helpful but not essential. What matters most is your ability to connect, uplift, and inspire.

If you are a non-resident applying for this role you must meet the following INZ Level 3 skill requirements to be considered:

• Have worked in the care workforce for 3 years or more, or
• A relevant qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) — this must be at least a level 4 qualification for a role at skill level 3, or a diploma for a role at skill level 2.

If you're ready to help others build lives full of creativity, connection, and confidence — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something truly meaningful!

The Spectrum Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage and support applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals.