Disability Support Worker

Kirinari Disability Services; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Buddy shifts

Upskilling opportunities

Leadership support

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Kirinari Disability Services in Port Macquarie, NSW, is hiring Disability Support Workers for casual/temporary roles. You will support people with daily living, assist with personal care, and help clients engage with the community in a 24/7 SIL/Group Home setting.

Shifts include weekends and overnights, with induction training and career progression opportunities. No prior experience is required, and there is emphasis on health and wellbeing, with a supportive leadership team and strong

Qualifications

• No experience required
• Be able to obtain the NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Willing to work weekends, sleepovers and public holidays
• Must have a current Australian driver’s licence

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 care in supported living environments (SIL/Group Homes)
• Assist with domestic and personal care tasks
• Support clients to access community activities and maintain connections

Skills

Shift work

Communication

Teamwork

Digital literacy

Driver's licence

Job description

Casual/Temporary

No experience required

18d ago , from Kirinari Community Services

• 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 $18,500pa).
• 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 Port Macquarie NSWfor 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 to commence asap.

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

A valid copy of your drivers licence must be provided at this point.

Applications close Friday 25th Septemberand 5.00pm.

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 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.