School Holiday Programme - Auckland

1-2 week fixed term contract, during NZ School Holidays

$23.95 - $29.10 per hour

Auckland locations

We have sites and support options across the whole Auckland region. Our School Holiday Program is all about fun activities in a safe and positive environment. Our team of support workers ensure that all children are catered for and active participation is achieved.

As a Community Support Worker in one of our School Holiday Programmes, you will work as part of a team, dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe, secure and healthy space, where children with a learning disability can spend time in the holidays. Reporting to the Programme Leader, you will facilitate meaningful activities and support children to engage in a variety of tasks.

These are fixed term contracts of a variety of shifts, covering two consecutive weeks (Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3.30pm or 4:30pm), which coincide with the school holidays.

If you're interested in supporting people to develop self-confidence and independence, and live their lives of choice, lives like any other, in their own communities, then we want to hear from you today!

Skills & Experience

• Committed and passionate for supporting people with disabilities to live great lives
• Ability to communicate effectively and supportively with your colleagues and the people you support
• Empathy and willingness to support people with their personal cares, such as bathing, dressing and toileting
• Excellent, clear, understandable verbal and written English is a pre-requisite to be considered for this role

The ideal candidate will have:

• The commitment to achieve a Community Support Worker Level 3 qualification
• Experience supporting people with disabilities and/or challenging behaviours
• Reliability, Commitment, and Passion for working with people
• A full New Zealand driver's licence
• The ability to use a computer effectively, including programs such as Word, Internet Explorer, and email

Apply Now if you have a passion for working with people and want to make a difference!

Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.