Disability Support Worker - Day Program

Kirinari-Community-Services-Ltd; Nambucca Heads; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirinari Community Services Ltd in New South Wales is seeking a Disability Support Worker for our Day Program. You will help customers build independence, connect with the community and pursue personal goals in a supportive, therapeutic setting.

No prior disability experience required if you have the right attitude; training will be provided. You must have a current driver licence, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and Working with Children Check where applicable.

Qualifications

• Current Driver Licence.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Working with Children Check (where applicable).

Responsibilities

• Build independence and life skills.
• Connect with their community.
• Achieve personal goals.
• Develop confidence and social networks.
• Explore hobbies, interests and employment pathways.
• Participate in meaningful activities and experiences.
• Therapeutic, person-centred approach focusing on strengths and helping people achieve their full potential.

Skills

Positive attitude

Great communicators

Reliability

Job description

NOT EVERYONE CAN DO THIS JOB. THE RIGHT PEOPLE CHANGE LIVES.

Looking for meaningful work, a great team and a career with purpose?

Help people with disability build confidence, develop independence, create connections and live the life they choose.

No experience in disability? No problem. If you've got the right attitude, we'll help you build the skills.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Make a genuine difference every day
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive leaders who invest in your success
• Stable employment with a growing organisation
• Opportunities to progress into leadership roles
• Work with people who genuinely care
• Be part of a team changing lives across your community

This Isn't Your Typical Support Worker Role

As a Disability Support Worker in our Day Program team, you'll help customers:

• Build independence and life skills
• Connect with their community
• Achieve personal goals
• Develop confidence and social networks
• Explore hobbies, interests and employment pathways
• Participate in meaningful activities and experiences
• We use a therapeutic, person-centred approach that focuses on strengths, capability building and helping people achieve their full potential.

We're Looking For People Who Are

• Positive and energetic
• Reliable and accountable
• Great communicators
• Adaptable and solutions-focused
• Passionate about helping others succeed
• Looking for a career, not just another job

Whether your background is disability support, youth work, mental health, education, hospitality, retail leadership, fitness, sport or customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll Need

• Current Driver Licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Working with Children Check (where applicable)

Build More Than A Career

At Kirinari, we believe great support starts with great people.

That's why we invest in our teams through learning, development and career pathways that help you grow professionally while making a lasting impact in the lives of others.

Ready to make every day matter?

Applications close Tuesday 13th October at 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.