Support Workers – RIDSAS & Supported Living
Dunedin | Ōtepoti
Due to continued growth in our services, Community Care Trust Aotearoa is recruiting Support Workers to join our RIDSAS Service (Regional Intellectual Disability Supported Accommodation Service) and Supported Living (SL) Services in Dunedin.
We are recruiting Full-Time, Part-time and Casual Opportunities across a wide variety of services, including our Male Only Services.
Our services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and availability for at least one weekend shift is essential for these roles.
About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga
As a Support Worker you will build meaningful relationships and support people to develop life skills, achieve their goals, and connect with their communities. Our approach is person-centred and strengths-based, recognising that behaviour is a form of communication and requires compassion, patience and trauma-informed practices.
We are looking for people who are calm, resilient, non-judgemental and solutions-focused, with a genuine interest in supporting others to build confidence, independence and positive life outcomes.
Our Supported Living Services provides people with Autism and or an Intellectual Disability with 24/7 support. Supported Living supports people to live as independently as possible in 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 judicial system.
What we offer | He aha tā mātou e tuku
Hourly rates up to $29.10 depending on qualifications
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Support to complete Health and Wellbeing qualifications while you work
A supportive and inclusive team environment
Meaningful and rewarding mahi
About us | Mō mātou
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) to support 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
A full, current New Zealand driver license
Eligibility to work in New Zealand
A current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to complete one at our cost
Willingness to undergo vetting as part of our safeguarding commitment
Availability to work regular weekend shifts
Experience in disability, mental health, justice, or community support is an advantage, but not essential.
How to apply | Te tuku tono
Please submit a cover letter and your current CV
New applicants will be interviewed and hired on a rolling basis until the roles are filled, so we encourage you to apply early
Applications close Friday 12th June 2026 at 5.00pm, however this date may change depending on recruitment progress.
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
