Disability Support Worker

Kirinari-Community-Services-Ltd; Wagga Wagga City Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Upskilling opportunities

Dedicated leadership team

Wellbeing programs

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Kirinari Community Services invites applications for Disability Support Workers in Wagga Wagga. The role supports people in daily living with personal care and community access, in 24/7 SIL/Group Home settings.

Flexibility for shifts including nights and weekends is essential, with a welcoming team and opportunities for upskilling. Applicants must be able to obtain the NDIS Workers Screen Check and have a current Australian driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work shift work, including sleepovers and weekends.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Resilience and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Deliver 24/7 care in SIL/Group Homes and assist customers to engage with the community.

Skills

Shift work

Sleepovers

Overnight availability

Weekend availability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

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

We have several opportunities in Wagga Wagga for both experienced and entry-level Disability Support Workers to 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.

Kirinari employ 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.

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.