High & Complex Needs Advisor/Support Worker at Community Care Trust Aotearoa

Invercargill City, Southland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

41000.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Disability Services, Mental Health Support, Trauma Informed Support, Person Centered Approach, Clear Communication, Positive Relationships, Advocacy, Report Writing, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Mentoring, Behaviour Support, Youth Services, Positive Behaviour Support, Applied Behaviour Analysis

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

High & Complex Needs Advisor/Support Worker Invercargill Full Time or Part Time Opportunity Available Main Role: 20 hours per week – High & Complex Needs Advisor Salary rate for Main Role $41,000 per annum (at 20 hours per week) Additional Support Worker Role: (if you require more hours up to 20 hours per week) Wage rate for Support Worker hours would be between $23.50 and $29.10 per hour depending on health and wellbeing qualification level. We are delighted to be seeking a part-time High & Complex Needs Advisor (20 hours per week), with the opportunity to opt to complete support worker duties (up to another 20 hours per week) to join our team based in Invercargill. To be successful in this role your personal values will align with those of Community Care Trust Aotearoa: Respect, Reliability, Transparency, and Responsiveness. Who we are | Ko wai mātou 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 high & complex needs advisor in our Invercargill services, you will work collaboratively with the support team/s, whanau, schools and other professionals to provide support to individuals. This support enables developing practical life skills including, household tasks, meeting education/vocational needs, cultural awareness, community activities and participation, building positive relationships with whanau and peers, and everyday problem solving and coping strategies. The High & Complex Needs Advisor seeks to create an environment in which individuals can succeed and reach their potential, while building positive relationships and promoting healthy development. Coaching and mentoring are a big part of your role, you will have great leadership skills and know how to relate to support workers, people we support and stakeholders. You will have knowledge of the enabling good lives principles, and an understanding of what living a good life looks like. You will walk alongside the people you are supporting, realising it is their journey and allow them a space to grow. This is a part time position, so days and hours will be discussed with successful applicant up to 20 hours per week. You will also be included in the Crisis Behaviour Support on-call roster. Occasionally, work is required outside of these hours, so a degree of flexibility is required. Travel to other regions is required as part of this role. Support Worker – if additional hours are required, we could also offer a suitable applicant up to 20 hours per week and a support worker, covering shifts as rostered. What you will bring | Ngā tohunga mō tēnei tūranga Experience working in disability and/or mental health services An understanding of trauma informed support A proactive and person centered approach to support. Clear communication, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships and the ability to advocate and promote the voice of the supported person at professional meetings Proficiency in report writing and using Microsoft Office Previous experience coaching and mentoring a team At least twelve months experience in behaviour support, or working in a disability or youth service Tertiary qualification in a relevant field Good knowledge of the principles of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) To work for us you must: Hold a current First Aid Certificate (or be willing to complete one at our cost) Be eligible to work in New Zealand and have a valid visa with a minimum of 12 months until expiry Hold a FULL, clean New Zealand Driver License Please note: CCT do not have work visa tokens for this position. Applications close | Te katinga ō tenei tūranga: Monday 16th February 2026 at 5pm High & Complex Needs Advisor – Position Description Support Worker - Description

Responsibilities

As a High & Complex Needs Advisor, you will work collaboratively with support teams and other professionals to provide support that enables individuals to develop practical life skills. Your role will involve coaching and mentoring, promoting healthy development, and building positive relationships.