Community Support Worker - Children with Special Needs

Elixir Care Ltd, a provider of support services for children with special needs, is seeking compassionate and dedicated Community Support Workers to join our team. If you have a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the lives of children with special needs and their families, we invite you to apply for the above position.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and support to children with special needs, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development.

• Assist with personal care tasks, including hygiene routines, feeding, and medication administration, following individual care plans.

• Implement behaviour management strategies, utilising positive reinforcement techniques and visual supports to encourage desired behaviours and minimise challenging behaviours.

• Support children with special needs in their educational and recreational activities, promoting social interaction, skill development, and inclusion.

• Collaborate with families, educators, and other professionals to develop and implement individualised care plans and educational strategies.

• Facilitate community integration and participation, organising outings and engaging children with special needs in social and community activities.

• Foster emotional support, providing companionship, empathy, and encouragement to children with special needs.

• Maintain accurate documentation of observations, progress, and any incidents.

If you have:

• Appropriate qualifications for providing support to children with special needs are preferred.

• Relevant experience in supporting children with special needs, such as autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, or behavioural challenges is preferred.

• Passionate about working with children with special needs and making a positive impact in their lives.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with children with special needs and their families.

• Patience, empathy, and understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by children with special needs.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary professionals.

• Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs and schedules of children with special needs.

Then you are exactly what we are looking for!

Location: Wiri, Auckland

Pay: $26.16 - $32 per hour

Full time, 36 hours

Monday to Friday with Thursday as weekly day off (expected work hours between 3 pm to 9 pm)

Saturday and Sunday (expected work hours between 10 am-4 pm)

Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]