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Casual Contractor – Care Support
Cambridge, Waikato

We are seeking a caring, calm and flexible casual contractor to join a small, supportive team of support workers who support a friendly and enthusiastic young adult with a disability to live their best life, offering a supportive relationship to build confidence, community participation, and fun.
This role is unique. This role is ideal for someone who values meaningful connection and enjoys providing practical support, companionship and a steady, mature presence while encouraging independence and positive experiences.

The role
Based in Cambridge, the role includes:

Providing transport and companionship at a regular activity (approximately 2 hours per week).
Transport to and from evening social activities, as required.
Being part of a team that accompanies and provides support on weekends away.
Encouraging and offering support with daily chores and meal preparation.

To meet reasonable standards of privacy for our client, this role is open to female applicants only, under section 27 of the Human Rights Act 1993.

About you
You will be:

Caring, calm and compassionate
Patient, discreet, respectful and flexible
Easy‑going, with a steady and mature presence
Collaborative and willing to work as part of a small support team
Mindful of the importance of being present, kind, open, honest and transparent.
Someone who has a sense of humour with a fun-loving approach.

You will also:

Hold a full clean driver’s licence
Be confident and comfortable driving.

What’s on offer

A wonderful opportunity to make a difference
$25–$30 per hour for weekday work (dependent on experience)
A capped weekend rate, including accommodation and activities
Mileage reimbursement, with distances recorded.

How to apply
Please upload via the link:

Your up-to-date CV.
A brief introduction letter explaining why this opportunity appeals to you and what you would bring to the role.

For a confidential chat about this opportunity, please contact Linley Steele on 021 837123.

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