Community Support Worker
A rewarding career providing personal, social, physical and emotional support to clients such as the disabled, poor and elderly.
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Oct 2018
Community work is brilliant if your creative, caring and can’t wait for the next adventure.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Matauranga Maori
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationHealth
The good thingsThe good things are,being able to spark the joyousness in my clients is a great motivator for me in this role. Sometimes that may be because you are the one person they saw that week, that was there s...
The challengesThe challenges in my role is to constantly be creative about the opportunities you can provide for your clients. People who are being supported in the Community represent your parents, your nannies, y...
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Feb 2025
Very rewarding when you can say you made a positive impact on your client's life.
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Community Services
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsThe good things: there are many opportunities to show your clients that you care for their welfare. It can be a very positive adventure, particularly when you learn to control your emotions and mainta...
The challengesLack of job security, certain clients may experience severe behavioural issues at times (which requires Support Worker patience and a calm way of dealing with the behaviour to prevent it escalating).
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