Community Support Worker

Job description Community Support Worker

Application form Community Support Worker

Hours: January 2025 start. Permanent, part-time (Minimum Guaranteed Hours of 10 per week).

If you have a passion for making a difference in the community and want to contribute to enabling good lives for the people we support, then we would like to invite you to join the CCS Disability Action team. Our organisation is dedicated to creating a positive impact for each person.

Job specific information

This role is to ensure that disabled people can live in their own homes and participate in their own community by accessing opportunities of their choosing as detailed in their Personal Plan. The support provided will promote confidence, skill building, independence, quality of life and inclusion within the family / whānau and the wider community.

Why us?

We have a positive workplace culture that values employee wellbeing and work-life balance. As such, we have a range of initiatives to foster a positive work environment and support our employees. These include:

• A friendly and values-based environment where you can make a positive impact.

• Receive access to our Employee Assistance Programme - providing free and confidential counselling and support.

• Access our employee benefits programme and a paid day of wellness leave each year.

About the role:

• Support is provided in ways, at the times and places agreed in the individual’s Personal Plan with CCS Disability Action.

• Provide services in accordance with CCS Disability Action policies and procedures and work practices and the Disability Leadership Framework.

• Be respectful of the individual and their home.

• Remain professional at all times and in line with CCS Disability Action’s Standard of Integrity and Conduct.

• Look for opportunities to develop and maintain community connections and networks. Ensuring CCS Disability Action services are promoted and communities are educated with the concept of inclusion and community development.

• Work in ways which are consistent with the Tiriti O Waitangi.

• Ensure any concerns around child / adult safety and hazards and incidents are identified, reported, and managed in line with CCS Disability Action policies and procedures and work practices. This includes escalating concerns to the Senior Service Coordinator or Service Manager.

• Undertake tasks and duties allocated to you by the Senior Service Coordinator or Service Manager.

• Take part in supervision, performance review and training opportunities.

• Attend compulsory training sessions that CCS Disability Action offer.

• Complete and submit timesheets and any relevant forms by the due date.

About you:

It is expected that the incumbent will be able to demonstrate the following personal skills and attributes, and professional skills and knowledge:

• Experience in a service delivery organisation.

• Understanding of the disability sector and ability to relate to people with disabilities in a positive affirming manner. Strong communications and relationship building skills.

• Demonstrates commitment Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the UN Convention of the Rights of Disabled People.

• Committed to ensuring child protection and the safeguarding of adults.

• Clean driver’s license or access to transport.

• Careerforce, up to and including Level 2 training or equivalent (or prepared to take on Careerforce training to achieve this level).

• Experience in a service delivery organisation.

• Understanding of the disability sector.

• Experience working with disabled people.

• Understands the Code of Health and Disability Services.

How to apply

To apply, send your completed CCS Disability Action application form, a copy of your CV, and a cover letter to: Southern.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz

We are committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Should you have any questions, require accommodations, or would like an alternative application method, please contact Serene Tzeng on 027 207 6799 or via the email address above.

Applications will be considered as they are received. As such, the closing date is subject to change. We will endeavour to update you regarding the status of your application as soon as possible.

About us

CCS Disability Action builds our work around three core documents; UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We work within a Human Rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and we openly encourage people with lived experience to apply.