Job description Community Support Worker
Hours: Part-time, 8–10 hours per week (Tuesday 3pm–5:30pm and one weekend day required). Extra hours available for the right candidate.
Job specific information
This role involves providing wraparound support to a young person with complex needs. You will work alongside them and their family to build strengths, respond to complex needs, and support the achievement of their goals and aspirations in a holistic, whānau-centred way.
The number of hours available are between 8-10 hours per week, however there is potential for flexibility for the right person. Whether you are available for just a couple of hours per week or more, we would love to hear from you.
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 with the following personal skills and attributes:
Level 3 & 4 Health and Wellbeing is advantageous but not essential
Experience in the Disability Sector
Can relate well to a diverse range of people
Have initiative and are reliable
Honest and trustworthy
Have a positive attitude and can support positive interactions
Full licence required
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 on Sunday 11 October 2026 (however applications will be processed as they are submitted, so please apply today).
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 07 578 0063 or Midland.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz.
We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.