Due to continued growth in our services, Community Care Trust Aotearoa is looking for Support Workers to join our RIDSAS (Regional Intellectual Disability Supported Accommodation Service) team in Dunedin | Ōtepoti.
We have full-time, part-time and casual opportunities available.
Our services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so flexibility across a range of shifts is important, including availability for at least one weekend shift.
About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga
As a Support Worker, you’ll build meaningful relationships and support people to develop life skills, work towards their goals and connect with their communities.
Our RIDSAS service provides 24/7 specialist rehabilitation support for people with intellectual disabilities who have high and complex needs and who have had contact with the justice system.
Our approach is person-centred and strengths-based. We recognise that behaviour is a form of communication and support people with compassion, patience and trauma-informed practice.
We’re looking for people who are calm, resilient, non-judgemental and solutions-focused, with a genuine interest in helping others build confidence, independence and positive outcomes.
Community Care Trust Aotearoa’s vision is a world that truly values and celebrates diversity.
We partner with adults and youth across Te Waipounamu (the South Island), supporting people to live the lives they choose and achieve their aspirations as valued and contributing members of their communities.
What we’re looking for | He aha ā mātou e rapu ana
Experience in disability, mental health, justice or community support is an advantage, but not essential. Just as important is the right attitude, strong values and a genuine desire to make a difference.
Please submit a cover letter and your current CV.
We will be reviewing applications, interviewing and potentially appointing as applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Applications close Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 5.00pm, however we may close the advert earlier if the positions are filled.
Community Care Trust is a not-for-profit charitable trust that works with people to find out what they want to achieve in life and then provide the support they need to get there.
We have been awarded silver accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating our commitment to realising the potential of our employees.
People are supported to learn and maintain skills in many different areas of life such as household management, education, communication, relationships, employment, and health and wellbeing.
Community Care Trust provides a wide range of services to a diverse range of people including:
People with an intellectual disability
People on the autism spectrum
People who have an injury that has resulted in a disability (via ACC)
Children and young people requiring urgent supported accommodation (via Oranga Tamariki)
People with physical impairment
People with high and complex support needs
People with challenging behaviour
People that have a disability and have committed a criminal offence
