Permanent Reliever (Support Worker) Invercargill - Waihōpai

Full time role for our Invercargill - Waihōpai Supported Living Service

We are delighted to be seeking a full-time Permanent Reliever Support Worker to join our Supported Living team based in Invercargill - Waihōpai.

Our Support Workers uphold CCT values of Respect (Whakaute), Reliability (Pono), Transparency (Puataata) and Responsiveness (Whakautu)

Who are we | Ko wai mātou

Working in partnership to enable great lives – Mā te mahi tahi kia pai ai te oranga

Community Care Trust Aotearoa's Vision is a world that truly values and celebrates diversity. We work in partnership with adults and youth across the South Island who need some support in their lives to achieve their goals. We work alongside people to ensure they live the life they want and achieve their dreams and aspirations as valued and contributing people within their community.

Our organisation has a strong commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees will be vetted to a level appropriate to the role for which they have applied.

About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga

As a Permanent Reliever Support Worker in our Supported Living services you will be available for full time hours with the flexibility to cover all shifts on a rotating roster and when regular staff are not available.

As a Support Worker, you’ll walk alongside people who may have faced significant challenges, helping them build resilience, confidence, and self-belief. You’ll be a mentor and guide — encouraging growth, fostering positive connections, and opening doors to meaningful opportunities in their community.

You’ll also be part of a supportive, values-driven team that works together to make a real difference every day.

A natural ability to relate to other and build rapport with people we support and other team members is essential along with a strong desire to make a positive difference.

In this role you will be rewarded with 5 weeks annual leave and an hourly rate of $29.10.

What you will bring | Ngā tohunga mō tēnei tūranga

• A proactive and person-centred approach to support.
• Willingness to complete Health and Wellbeing training and qualifications
• Have a positive, can do attitude and a great work ethic.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand and have a valid work visa with a minimum of 12 months until expiry.
• Hold a FULL, clean New Zealand Driver License (Essential)
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate (or be willing to complete one at our cost)

Please go ahead and apply if this sounds like you, interviews will take place prior to the closing date, so don't delay!

Applications close 5pm, Monday 10^th November 2025

Support Worker – Position Description