Community Support Worker (Casual) - Auckland

About the role

New Zealand Health Group is seeking reliable support workers to join its casual pool, offering flexible hours. Shifts are available in residential supported living facilities in and around Central Auckland, West Auckland and the Northshore area.

Key responsibilities

• Aid clients in residential supported living, helping them function more safely and independently in the community
• Assist clients with their social, emotional and physical daily life skills development
• Recognize potentially dangerous situations and handle them calmly and efficiently
• Carry out personal care tasks

Required profile

• Minimum of 6 months' experience in an acute mental health or intellectual disability setting
• Desirable: National Certificate in Mental Health Level 4 and/or NZ Health and Wellbeing Level 3 or 4 certificate
• Full driver's licence and ability to drive a manual vehicle

Required skills

• Proficiency in managing challenging behaviour, ideally with current CPI (e.g. NVCI or MAPA)
• Experience with and willingness to provide personal care

What we offer

• Casual work with flexible hours
• Holiday and sick pay, as Geneva temps receive the perks of full-time employment