Community Support Worker - Intellectual Disability

Community Support Worker - Intellectual Disability Posted: 01/03/2024Closing Date: 29/03/2024Job Type: ContractLocation: InvercargillJob Category: Community Services and DevelopmentAbout UsPact 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 looking for a fixed term (parental leave cover) Community Support Worker for our intellectual disability service in InvercargillPact is looking for a fixed term parental leave cover (1 April 2024 to 1 May 2025) Community Support Worker and also a casual to work in our intellectual disability residential service in Invercargill. The fixed term parental leave cover is 64 hours per fortnight with additional sleepover shifts.Key ResponsibilitiesYour days may vary, but will consist of:Engaging with clients.Setting and achieving individual personal goalsSupporting them with activities of daily livingEnsuring support with medication and considering client needsSupporting clients with personal hygieneActivities within the communitySupporting social and whanau connectionMotivating clients to know they have a purposeEnsuring client processes are accurately documentedMost importantly supporting them to have fun and live fulfilling livesWe are looking for someone who follows the company's values of being Vibrant, Innovative, Supportive and Professional…. We have longevity within our teams, and the ability to move around services or departments.1 x fixed term position (32 hours a week + sleepovers)1 x casual positionAs we operate 24/7, hours of work will include day, evening, weekend, awake night and sleepover shifts.Desired Skills and Experience You will inspire, encourage, be a role model plus have excellent interpersonal skills and a 'can do' attitude.A full driver's licence as you will be expected to drive clients when neededComputer skills are essentialIf on a work visa, this must be valid for at least twelve monthsWe will be continuously interviewing until we find the right candidate or candidates so get your CV in ASAP!Unsuccessful candidates will not be notified#J-18808-Ljbffr