Complex Disability Support Worker

Kirinari Community Services; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal allowances

Annual leave 5 weeks

Wellbeing program

Induction training

Job summary

Kirinari Community Services is seeking a Complex Disability Support Worker in Tamworth, NSW. The role involves assisting and supporting clients across OOHC and NDIS frameworks, with a focus on trauma-informed care and recovery.

You will work in houses, schools, hospitals, and community settings daily, adapting to diverse client needs. The position supports youth and disability participants, with opportunities for upskilling, induction training, and potential progression within a growing service

Qualifications

• Qual in Community Services (Cert IV) is highly regarded.
• Strong interest in youth work, mental health and disability.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice framework.
• Ability to obtain NSW Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support clients across OOHC/NDIS in multiple locations.
• Work within strength-based, trauma-informed care model.
• Support growth and safety for clients with complex needs.
• Participate in shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Youth work

Mental health

Disability industry

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services

Tools

Smartphone

Driver's licence

Job description

• Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and
  weekend work
• Access to generous salary packaging as well as meal and entertainment
  allowances (PT)
• A rewarding career with ability to give back to our community in a growing
  service sector
• 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
• Annual Leave up to 5 weeks (PT)
• 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 Northern NSW region coveringTamworthforComplex Disability Support Workersto 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 experiencechallenging 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 1000 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. The Complex Disability Support Worker is 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

• Qualification in Community Services (Cert IV) is highly regarded
• Strong interest in youth work, mental health and the disability industry
• Understanding of strength based trauma informed practice framework
• Understanding of the NSW Child Safe Standards
• Previous experience in residential therapeutic care and complex traumais highly regarded
• 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 use computers and learn a variety of software/programs
• Smart Phone
• Current Driver's Licence

Applications close 5.00pm Friday 6th October 2023

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