Community Support Worker - Night Shift

About the Company At Brackenridge, we are dedicated to enhancing the mana of individuals across the Canterbury region. As a registered charity, we provide accommodation and daily living support to children, young people, and adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and complex support needs. Our mission is to advocate for the rights and well-being of those we support, along with their families and whanau. We strive to empower individuals to achieve their personal goals, whether through tailored communication, positive behavior approaches, life skills development, community participation, or gaining employment. Our approach is rooted in partnership, enabling people and their families to define and pursue their own good life. Our commitment to mana-enhancing support means we customize our services to align with the aspirations of each individual. Brackenridge is not merely a destination; we are a supportive presence, walking alongside people for as long as they and their families deem necessary. We utilize evidence-based, outcome-focused practices to ensure our support fosters the independence and dignity of each person. Our Values Person-Centered: We prioritize individualized services that acknowledge the uniqueness of every individual. Passion and Commitment: We cultivate a high-performance culture where team members are passionate about their work. Partnership: We value successful collaboration, particularly with families, recognizing the contributions of all. Pride in What We Do: We maintain a culture of continuous improvement and take pride in being part of the Brackenridge team. About the Role We are currently seeking Community Support Workers for night shifts who are enthusiastic about encouraging and empowering individuals with learning disabilities to lead meaningful lives. As Permanent Relievers, you will play a crucial role in our service by covering both planned and unanticipated leave across all our services. This position requires flexibility, as it involves working various shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we invite you to apply. Experience in the disability sector is essential, as is a genuine desire to support individuals in achieving their goals. Your responsibilities will include: - Actively promoting self-advocacy, self-confidence, independence, participation, and choice for the individuals we support. - Assisting individuals in achieving opportunities and involvement in a lifestyle valued by them, in collaboration with family, friends, and the community. - Providing support with daily personal needs. Benefits - Additional allowance for weekend work. - Opportunities for professional development. - No uniform required. - A safe, home-like environment where you will work alongside a friendly and supportive team, assisting individuals with high health needs. What You Will Need - A full, clean, and current New Zealand driver’s license. - Flexibility to work 24/7 on a rotating roster. - Experience or knowledge of working with adults and/or children with intellectual disabilities and/or autism is advantageous but not essential. - A Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or a recognized equivalent qualification is preferred, or a willingness to pursue this qualification. - A commitment to engage in and complete our organizational training requirements. - Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting. - An understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to supporting Māori in Aotearoa/New Zealand. - Eligibility to work in New Zealand. - Compliance with our requirement that all employees be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19. - All new applicants must undergo background checks in accordance with the Children’s Act 2014. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.