Support Workers – Nelson (Whakatū)

Exciting new opportunities across our Youth and Independent Living Services across Nelson and Motueka.

About us | Mō mātou

Community Care Trust Aotearoa’s Vision is a world that truly values and celebrates diversity - Ko to mātou tūruapō ka whaknui te ao whanui i ngā kanorau.

We work alongside adults, tamariki and rangatahi across Te Waipounamu (the South Island), supporting people to live the life they choose and work towards their goals and aspirations as valued members of their communities.

About the roles | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga

We are looking for caring and motivated Independent Living and Youth Support Workers to join our growing team in Nelson (Whakatū). These roles support people in their homes and communities.

You will work with individuals who have high and complex needs, including disability, trauma backgrounds and behavioural challenges. Using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, you’ll support people to build confidence, independence and meaningful community connections.

These roles require a high level of personal cares carried out with dignity and respect. Resilience is required as you will be supporting complex needs and challenging behaviour.

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

What we’re looking for | He aha ā mātou e rapu ana

• Experience supporting people with high and complex needs

• A calm, empathetic and flexible approach

• A proactive and person-centred approach to support.

• Have a valid work or student visa with a minimum of 12 months until expiry

• Relevant Health and Wellbeing qualifications, or a willingness to work towards these

• A full, clean NZ Driver’s licence

• Have a valid work or student visa with a minimum of 12 months until expiry

Why join us? | He aha ai koe e uru mai ai?

• Work for a long standing Not for Profit organisation

• Payrate up to $29.10 per hour

• We will support you to complete your Health & Wellbeing qualifications

• A welcoming, inclusive and values-led team

• Ongoing training, supervision and support

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day

Applications close | Te katinga ō tenei tūranga:

Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 5pm.  We will be interviewing prior to the closing date so don’t delay, we would love to hear from you!

Support Worker – Position Description