CCS Disability Action

  • Posted: 22 Mar 2024
  • Location: New Plymouth
  • Work Type: Part Time
  • Classification: Community Services & Development
Community Support Worker - High & Complex

CCS Disability Action's vision is to see every disabled person included in the life of their family and community.

We have been working with disabled people and their families since 1935 and are now at the forefront of service provision, advocacy and information sharing in the disability sector New Zealand -wide. Our people are professional, innovative, dedicated and knowledgeable. We hold ourselves to the highest possible ethical and professional standards and are known for our partnership approach to support.

Hours: Permanent, Minimum Guaranteed Hours

Job specific information:

This role offers you an exciting opportunity to use and develop your skills within the North Taranaki community.

The Benefits:

We understand the importance of employee wellbeing and offer a day of paid annual wellness leave.
Receive access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free external counselling service.
Discounts with leading retailers/service providers with our employee benefits scheme; and
Contribute to an organisation that makes a real difference in New Zealand disabled communities.
We would love to hear from you if you:

Love working with others to support them to achieve their goals.
Have strong connections to the community.
Are enthusiastic and have lots of interests.
Willing to use your diverse background and identity to expand how we support people in a team environment.
Can work independently
Have experience in reporting accountability
How to apply:

To see a copy of the job description and request an application form for this role please go to https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/job-vacancies/community-support-worker-high-and-complex

To apply for this role please provide a completed CCS Disability Action application form, a copy of your CV and a covering letter. This can be emailed to [email protected] or posted to Kelly Murray, CCS Disability Action Central Region, PO Box 324, New Plymouth, 4310.

We are committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Should you require an alternative method of application please contact Kelly Murray on 0278074495 or email: [email protected]

Application closing date: Open - we will respond to enquiries and consider applications as they are received -so apply today.

CCS Disability Action builds our work around three core documents; UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the NZ Disability Strategy.

CCS Disability Action builds our work around three core documents; UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the NZ Disability Strategy.

We work within a Human Rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome inquires from everyone and value diversity in our workplace. This position offer you flexibility in how you manage the role and we openly encourage people with lived experience of disability to apply.

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