Community Support Worker - Intellectual Disability
24/04/2025
23/05/2025
Permanent - Part Time
Nelson
Community Services and Development
About Us
Pact is a major provider of community, vocational and residential based intellectual disability, mental health and addictions services across Southland, Otago, West Coast and the Lower North Island. Our team of passionate staff journey alongside individuals to support them in setting and achieving their goals.
We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting people with a high and complex needs to lead fulfilling lives in the community.
Our services provide a safe and positive environment where our clients are assisted to achieve maximum independence.
Job Description
Pact is looking for Part-time and Casual Community Support Workers in the Motueka area to support people with Intellectual Disabilities.
The Role
Your role will include supporting the clients in participating in meaningful activities in the community, helping with daily house tasks, and assisting with personal hygiene. You will also assist in gaining and maintaining social, health, education, whanau, and cultural reconnection.
Excellent communication and networking skills and the ability to build and sustain working relationships with clients, staff and external agencies is essential. Previous professional experience in the intellectual disability field will be an advantage.
As we operate 24/7, hours of work will include day, evening, weekend, awake night, and sleepover shifts.
We currently have two roles available: 1 x Part-time (64 hours per fortnight) and 1 x Casual.
Encouraging and motivating client participation in day-to-day life
Supporting them with activities of daily living, including in the community
Ensuring support with medication and personal hygiene
Supporting social and whanau connection
Ensuring client processes are accurately documented
Most importantly, supporting them to have fun and live fulfilling lives
Desired Skills and Experience
Pact is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to work alongside people with an intellectual disability who will inspire, encourage, be a role model, plus have excellent interpersonal skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.
A full driver's licence and computer skills are essential.
If on a work visa, this must be valid for at least twelve months
If shortlisted, you must be available for an interview in Nelson.
Please do not apply unless you already have the right to work in New Zealand. We are unable to help with visa sponsorship.
