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.
Pact is seeking a Community Support Worker to work full-time, flexible hours, across Central Otago, supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities.
The Role
Your role will include supporting clients' participation in meaningful community activities, 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 building and sustaining working relationships with clients, staff, and external agencies are essential. Previous professional experience in the intellectual disability field will be an advantage.
In this role, the successful candidate will need to work across our Central Otago services in Alexandra, Cromwell, and Wanaka. The Permanent Flexible role does not have a shift pattern, so you must be available to work a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and overnights. You will be given a roster at least two weeks in advance.
