Job description Community Support Worker
Hours: Part-time and casual position available
An opportunity to make a difference and enjoy an inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and values. This role is located in the Otago Region – to cover the surrounding areas of Waikouaiti, Waitati and Palmerston.
Job specific information
This role offers you an exciting opportunity to use and develop your support skills within the Otago community. Our work is undertaken alongside disabled people, their family/whānau, and supports the individual’s needs in a person directed, creative way, making a difference in the community.
As a Community Support Worker, you will:
Ensure that disabled people can live in their own homes and participate in their own community by accessing opportunities of their choosing as detailed in their Personal Plan.
Ensure the support provided will promote confidence, skill building, independence, quality of life and inclusion within the family/whānau and the wider community.
Our organisation takes a social, rather than medical approach, supporting disabled people to live their best lives. We are guided by the Enabling Good Lives principles, shifting power and authority back to disabled people and their families, to increase choice and control in their lives.
About you
We are looking for someone who is able to demonstrate the following personal skills and attributes, and professional skills and knowledge:
Initiative, be reliable and flexible.
A positive attitude and a talent for developing supportive interactions.
The ability to relate well to a diverse arrange of people.
Experience supporting disabled people would be a distinct advantage.
Strong connections to the community.
The ability to work independently, but also in a team environment.
A willingness to work with people we support to achieve their goals.
On the job learning, ongoing support to achieve L3 and L4 Health and Wellbeing Certificates.
Full Driving Licence and own transportation.
Strong communication and relationship building skills.
Why us?
At CCS Disability Action, we foster a supportive and inclusive workplace guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We uphold a strong human rights framework and promote equal opportunities for all.
Our strategic priorities, Te Aronui, shape how we work – valuing relationships, wellbeing, and knowledge while keeping whānau hauā/disabled people at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity and offer flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. Join our friendly, values-driven team and make a meaningful impact every day.
With a strong employee value proposition, we offer great employee benefits, job-related training, and clear career growth pathways. Whether you’re with us short-term or long-term, we provide the tools and opportunities for success. Our employee benefits programme includes:
Exclusive discounts
Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
A paid annual wellbeing day.
How to apply
Please complete the form below and upload your cover letter – where you can share a bit about yourself and your interests – along with your CV, outlining your work experience and education. Once you've submitted your application, it will be sent directly to us for review.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 11 July 2025.
We work within a human rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We openly encourage disabled people to apply.
If you need accommodations or an alternative application method, please contact: Southern.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.