Community Support Worker - Intellectual Disability
08/04/2024
06/05/2024
Permanent - Part Time
Invercargill
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 currently looking for a Part time Community Support Worker to work in our intellectual disability residential service in Invercargill.
The Role
Your role will include supporting the clients to participate in meaningful activities in the community, support with daily house tasks, and assistance with personal hygiene. Further assisting 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.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday - 3.00pm to 11.00pm with some sleepovers
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 Invercargill
