Disability Support Worker

Kirinari Community Services Ltd.; Griffith City Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Upskilling opportunities

Leadership team support

Wellbeing programs

Opportunities for progression

Job summary

Kirinari Community Services Ltd. in Griffith, NSW, is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our dynamic team and deliver high-quality 24/7 care in supported living settings.

You will work across domestic and personal care, help clients access the community, and must be available for nights, weekends and sleepovers. We provide induction training, opportunities to upskill and progress, and a dedicated leadership team to support you.

Qualifications

• Willingness to perform shift work, sleepovers/night shifts, weekends and holidays with significant availability.
• Resilience, confidence and the ability to work independently and as a team.
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop positive relationships.
• Ability to obtain the NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to commencing.
• Ability to use computers and learn a variety of software/programs.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support across domestic and personal care needs.
• Assist customers to access and have a positive connection to the community.
• Support customers in a 24/7 environment, including overnights and weekends.

Skills

Shift work

Sleepovers

Weekend availability

Public holidays

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication skills

NDIS Check

Computer skills

Smartphone

Driver's licence

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and
  weekend work
• 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 experienced Disability Support Workersto join our dynamic team.
Kirinari is 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

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 First Nations & 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.

Applications close FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER at 5PM.

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