Community Support Worker - Hawkes Bay

Are you resilient, energetic, and conscientious?
Do you have an interest in supporting people with health-related issues or a disability?
If you are dedicated to building strong, trust-based relationships with people we support to help enable them to live the best possible life then read on!
About the Position | Te Mahi
Support work is fun, people-facing, challenging, and very rewarding, and it is also a deeply empathetic journey. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to provide invaluable support, led by the people you will be supporting.
Responsibilities may Include:
Assisting with personal cares (showering, bathing)
Assisting with household management and meal preparation
Supporting exercise programmes
Assisting with accessing the community
Bowel, Bladder, and Catheter cares
Moving and handling hoists and manual transfers
Medication support
Job Location: Hawkes Bay
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time (Up to 29 Hours)
Days of Work: As this is community-based work, rotating rosters would be involved including am, pm and weekend work. Your preferred hours of work can be discussed during the recruitment process.
The duration of these hours may vary, ranging from shorter to longer periods, depending on the specific needs of the people we support.
About you | He momo
You are a calm but confident natured individual who can demonstrate resilience and understand the challenges of our service users. There are many responsibilities associated with being a support worker which can be challenging and fulfilling. It is rewarding when you are part of the support that enables a person to live their best lives in the community.
The candidate would have (Candidate Pre-Requisites):
Ideally prior personal care experience is preferred
Familiarity with complex medical conditions, like spinal injuries, traumatic brain injury
A Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification is beneficial and those looking to enter the healthcare sector will also be considered (comprehensive training can be provided)
Access to your own car and a Full Driver’s License is a requirement of the role (as this is community-based work)
Flexibility to work on a rotating roster
Legal right to work in New Zealand is a must.
Able to work on the weekends
Benefits | Ki te huanga
Pay Band: $24.61 - $31.04 per hour
Flexible hours
Travel allowance as per In Between Travel (IBT) rules
Opportunities to gain your Level 3 and Level 4 Qualifications in Health and Wellbeing with Careerforce NZ
Paid competency trainings
Free EAP (Employer Assistance Programme) Services
Free Flu vaccinations
Refer a friend programme
The Organisation |Te Whakahaerenga
Healthvision is a family-owned provider of homecare, community nursing, and rehabilitation services across Aotearoa. Guided by our family values, we are passionate about supporting people who need care to live life the way they want.
We work closely with individuals, their families, and whānau to understand their holistic needs and provide comprehensive, wraparound in-home health services that promote independence and wellbeing. At Healthvision, our approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, innovation, and dedication — values that shape everything we do.
Hiahia | Interested?
Bring your people skills, initiative, and heart to a role that makes a difference. Apply now!
** Applicants must have the right to work legally in New Zealand **

Employment type
Permanent

Work arrangement
Yes