Disability Support Worker

Kirinari Community Services; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime incentives

Overnight shift opportunities

Weekend work benefits

Induction training

Upskill and progression opportunities

Leadership support

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Kirinari Community Services has exciting opportunities in ORANGE for Disability Support Workers to join a respected service providing essential care. You will support people with daily living activities, ensuring safety and positive community connections in a 24/7 environment.

We value individuals who can work shift patterns, including overnights and weekends, and who bring strong communication and teamwork. Training and supervision are provided to help you thrive in this essential role.

Qualifications

• Able and willing to work shift work including sleepovers/active nights, weekends and holidays.
• 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 usage.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support across domestic and personal care needs.
• Assist customers to access and engage with the community.
• Support 24/7 care in SIL/Group Homes environments.
• Contribute to safe, nurturing environments for customers.

Skills

Shift work

Resilience

Communication skills

NDIS Screen Check

Driver's Licence

Smartphone

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

About the Position

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

Kirinari is 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, NSW and TAS.

We have several opportunities in ORANGE for both experienced and entry-level Disability Support Workers to join our dynamic team.

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 4TH SEPTEMBER at 5PM.

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

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.