Disability Support Worker

Kirinari Community Services Ltd.; Griffith City; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Induction training

Upskilling opportunities

Leadership support

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Kirinari Community Services in Griffith has multiple opportunities for Disability Support Workers to join our dynamic team.

DSWs assist people in day-to-day living, providing 24/7 care in SIL/group homes, with personal care, community access and connections to support networks.

We offer generous benefits, flexible start dates and pathways to upskill within the organisation, with training and a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work shift work, including sleepovers/night shifts
• Availability for weekends, public holidays and night shifts
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to obtain NDIS Workers Screen Check prior to start
• Comfort with using computers and basic software/applications
• Must have a current Australian Driver's Licence

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support across daily living activities including domestic and personal care
• Assist clients to access community and maintain positive social connections
• Support in 24/7 SIL/group home environments with a nurturing, safe approach

Skills

Shift work

Sleepovers/active nights

Weekend availability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Driver's licence

Tools

NDIS Workers Screen Check

Smartphone

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and
  weekend work
• Excellent salary benefits including Salary Packaging to boost take home pay for Full/Part-time employees (up to $18,550pa).
• Annual Leave up to 5 weeks (FT/PT)
• 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
• Strong focus on employee health and wellbeing with assistance programs
  available

Kirinari Community Serviceshave a fantastic opportunity for you to secure employment with a well-recognised, rapidly expanding, and essential support service!
We have several opportunities in Griffith for both experienced and entry-level Disability Support Workersto join our dynamic team.
Kirinariis a highly reputable and respected disability support service providing essential care and high-quality support to enrich the lives of our customers.Kirinariemploy over 1300 staff in various regions across VIC, NSW and TAS.

About the Position

Our DSW's support people in their day-to-day living. We provide quality 24/7 care in our supported independent living accommodation settings (SIL/Group Homes) ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for our customers.

You will provide direct support across a range of customer needs including, domestic and personal care assistance as well as assisting our customers to access and have a positive connection to the community.
Broad availability to provide services in a 24/7 environment, weekend and overnight availability is a must (generous penalties apply).
We currently have several positions on offer with flexible start dates.

About You:

• Ability and willingness to work shift work, regular sleepovers/active nights,
  weekends and public/school holidays with significant availability
• Resilience, confidence and the ability to work independently and as a team
• Strong communication skills with the ability to develop positive relationships
• Ability to obtain the NDIS Workers Screen Check prior to commencement
• Ability to use computers and learn a variety of software/programs
• Smart Phone
• Current Australian Driver's Licence

Applications close Friday 25th September at 5pm.

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

If you have any questions, for a confidential discussion please contact recruitment on [e-mail] 02 6056 2111

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Kirinari embrace Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) that promotes a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. People of all ages and abilities including people with lived experience or knowledge of disability are also encouraged to consider a career with us.