Community Support Worker - North Auckland

Role overview

Spectrum Care is hiring a part-time Community Support Worker for Supported Independent Living in Wellsford, Auckland. The role is for 12 hours each week, with pay set at $23.97 to $29.68 per hour. This position suits someone based in Wellsford or nearby who enjoys being active in the community and supporting people to take part in meaningful activities.

The ideal person brings warmth, energy, and a positive approach. An interest in arts and crafts would be useful, though the willingness to try new things and explore new interests matters just as much. You will help adults with physical and intellectual disabilities live with greater independence, confidence, and connection in their everyday lives.

About Supported Independent Living

Supported Independent Living is focused on helping adults with disabilities live in their own homes and remain engaged in their communities. Support is personalised and one-to-one, with an emphasis on building routines, developing life skills, and working toward individual goals. These goals may include joining a local club, finding work, or spending time on hobbies and interests.

Support is provided across a broad schedule from 6:00am to 9:00pm, Monday through Sunday, and shifts are arranged around the needs and preferences of the people receiving support.

What the role involves

As a Community Support Worker, you will provide hands-on, person-centred support in people’s homes and out in the community. Your day-to-day work will vary depending on each person’s goals, interests, and routines.

Personality and fit

The role is well suited to someone who is creative, empathetic, and genuinely enjoys connecting with people. The organisation welcomes people who enjoy activities such as art, music, dog walking, sport, gardening, gaming, or baking, as these interests can help create connection and encourage participation.

Key notes and additional information

Support hours can fall between 6:00am and 9:00pm, Monday to Sunday, with some flexibility required to meet the needs of both staff and the people supported. The organisation values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with varied backgrounds, including people with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals. Spectrum Care is an equal opportunity employer.

Application reference information

Reference number: 41599. The listing was shown as closing on 19 Jul 2026 at 23:55. The work pattern is part-time, with availability across all shifts, including day, afternoon, evening, overnight, Saturday, and Sunday shifts.

A supporting document is mentioned in the source material: Community Support Worker - Aspirations.doc CSW Practical Responsibilities List.

Training and screening

You will need to attend a two-week paid induction to prepare for the role. Spectrum Care will also support the successful applicant to work toward a Level 3 qualification in Community Support Work.

Eligibility and immigration requirements

Experience in disability support, mental health, or working with behaviours that challenge is helpful, but it is not mandatory. Applicants must be able to pass a New Zealand police check, have strong English communication skills, and basic computer literacy. A full New Zealand driver licence is required, or you must be actively working toward one.

For non-resident applicants, New Zealand immigration requirements apply. To be considered, you must meet the INZ Level 3 skill criteria by either having at least 3 years of paid experience in the care workforce at the care workforce wage rate, or holding a relevant NZQCF qualification that is at least Level 4 for a role at skill level 3, or a diploma for a role at skill level 2.