Community Support Worker - Auckland

Very High Needs(VHN) is a community based service focused on community inclusion, personal development and socially valued roles. Each person is in control of their lives and have flexible support that are tailored to their needs and goals. Our staff support people live an everyday life in everyday places and provide 1:1 support to access mainstream activities in their local communities such as going to concerts and watching rugby games. This role is largely comprised ofcasual hours and we have opportunities available Auckland-wide.

In partnership with families, our VHN staff will help people towards achieving their goals. This can include supporting them with:
• Accessing mainstream services in the community e.g. joining local clubs and teams, attending community/cultural events
• Independent living and social skills, e.g. handling money, learning to catch public transport, looking for volunteer roles, and making friends
• Educational goals, e.g. looking for suitable courses in the local community, assisting to enrol classes
If you're interested in helping people to achieve their goals, increase their independence and engage with their communities, then we want to hear from you today!
The ideal candidate will have:
• A Full Driver's Licence
• Experience supporting people with disabilities and/or challenging behaviours
• Strong communication and commitment to building long lasting, reliable relationships with the people you support and their families
• Sufficient fitness for an active role that may involve sports and recreational activities
• The ability to use technology effectively to communicate with the team, and to help the people we support connect with their communities and interests
We have got casual roles in the a wide range of Auckland locations.
Apply Now if you have a passion for working with people and want to make a difference! Reference # 25702
Posted on 08 Apr 2024
Closes on 14 May 2024 23:55
Location(s) Auckland, North Auckland, Central Auckland, West Auckland, South Auckland, East Auckland, Waiheke Island
Expertise Community Support Worker
Work type(s) Part-time
Availability All shifts, Day shifts, Afternoon shifts, Evening shifts, Overnight shifts, Saturday and Sunday shifts
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