Community Support Worker - Residential
Full time - 40 hours per week
$23.97 - $29.68 per hour
Waipa District, Waikato location
Would you like to enjoy the charm and tranquility of a tree-lined small-town lifestyle? Combined with top-tier sporting facilities, a thriving café culture, and close proximity to nature, we have 3 exciting opportunities for people with experience in disability support work, who live in and around or willing to relocate to the Waipa District. Situated in the Waikato, Cambridge sits within easy driving distance of Hamilton, Tauranga, and Auckland via the expressway..
You will be supporting an active, energetic, young man in his 20’s who loves walking and getting out and about in his community. He leads a busy and active lifestyle, so we're looking for someone who can confidently keep up, participate in activities, and bring positive energy to each day. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a change of scenery while continuing to make a meaningful difference in someone's life.
Skills & Experience
- Empathy for the challenges of trying to build an ordinary life while living with a disability
- Energy to keep up with someone who likes to be on the go a lot
- Ability to remain calm, and calming, in all situations
- Resilience to help people keep boundaries to ensure their safety
- Good at explaining and negotiating
- Ability to communicate effectively and supportively with family, colleagues and the person you support
- Ability and willingness to provide support and motivation with personal cares and daily living skills
- Excellent, clear, understandable verbal and written English is a pre-requisite to be considered for this role
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 work
- Experience supporting people with disabilities, and or mental health issues, and/or behaviours that can be challenging is desirable but not necessary
- Reliability, commitment, and passion for working with people
- A full New Zealand driver's licence
- Able to pass a NZ police check
- The ability to use a computer effectively, including programs such as Word, Internet Explorer, and email
Requirements
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.
Apply now if you have a passion for working with people and want to make a difference!
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.
Job Details
Reference # 42896 Posted on 22 Sep 2026 Closes on 21 Oct 2026 23:59 Location(s) Hamilton Expertise Community Support Worker Work type(s) Full-time (40 hours) Hours per week Availability All shifts, Day shifts, Afternoon shifts, Evening shifts, Overnight shifts, Saturday and Sunday shifts More details (document) Community Support Worker.docx CSW Practical Responsibilities List
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