Aged & Disability Care - Kirinari Community Services

Kirinari Community Services; Albury City; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra hours & weekend work

Penalty rates

Induction training

Upskill & career progression

Dedicated leadership team

Part-time opportunity

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Kirinari Community Services in the Albury area is hiring entry-level Complex Disability Support Workers to join the Complex Care Team, supporting OOHC and NDIS participants. The role involves working across homes, schools, hospitals and community settings, with a focus on trauma-informed care and recovery.

You can start with limited experience and develop through induction, buddy shifts and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work shifts, including overnights, weekends and school/public holidays.
• Able to learn multiple software programs and operate computers reliably.
• Able to obtain required background checks (NDIS Worker Screen, NSW Working with Children Check, ACA Probity).

Responsibilities

• Support OOHC/NDIS participants across houses, schools, hospitals and community settings.
• Work within trauma-informed care and strength-based model.
• Provide safety and support for clients with complex needs.
• Be flexible with location and shift patterns.

Skills

Shift work

Weekend work

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Job description

• • Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and
    weekend work
  • A rewarding career with ability to give back to our community in a growing
    service sector
  • Access to penalty rates
  • Hands-on buddy shifts and induction training
  • Opportunities to upskill, develop and progress within the organisation
  • A dedicated leadership team to assist, guide and encourage you
  • Opportunity to become a part time employee
  • Strong focus on employee health and wellbeing with assistance programs
    available

  Kirinari Community Serviceshave a fantastic opportunity to secure employment with a well-recognised, rapidly expanding and essential support service!

  We have several opportunities in the Albury areafor Entry levelComplex Disability Support Workerto join the Kirinari Complex Care Team. This team works across Out of Home Care (OOHC) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and supports people who experience challenging behaviourswith a focus ontrauma informed careandtrauma recovery.

  Kirinariis a highly reputable and respected disability support service providing essential care and high-quality support to enrich the lives of our customers. Kirinari employ over 1300 staff in various regions across VIC and NSW.

  About the Position

  The Complex Care Team provides services and supports to both OOHC / Voluntary OOHC and NDIS participants allowing a dual role across Youth and Disability Support. TheComplex Disability Support Workeris responsible for developing, assisting and supporting clients in various locations such as houses, schools, hospitals, community centers and emergency accommodation on a daily basis.

  This position works within Kirinaris strength-based, non-punitive, therapeutic model of care to provide safety to our clients while identifying and supporting growth needs. You will be working with a variety of different clients, of all age groups who will have complex trauma and behavioral support needs.

  This position is open to applicants who are new to the industry or have experience across a range of support services including challenging behaviours and or high physical needs.

  About You

  • Excited at the prospect of having a career that helps others live their best life
  • Ability and willingness to work shift work, regular sleepovers/active nights, weekends and public/school holidays with significant availability
  • Ability to obtain the NDIS Workers Screen Check prior to commencement
  • Ability to obtain a paid NSW Working with Children Check prior to commencement
  • Complete a National Criminal History Check (paid by Kirinari
  • Ability to pass ACA Probity checking
  • Ability to use computers and learn a variety of software/programs
  • Smart Phone
  • Current Driver's Licence

  Due to the high volume of applications, the interview process may commence before the closing date.