Disability Support Worker New South Wales - Bathurst - Casual Positions

Kirinari Community Services; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 34,440,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra shift pay

Overnight shifts

Weekend work

Induction training

Upskilling opportunities

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Kirinari Community Services is offering multiple Disability Support Worker positions in Bathurst. You will join a dedicated team providing 24/7 care in supported independent living settings, delivering personal care and helping clients connect with the community.

Successful applicants will be available for flexible shifts, including overnights and weekends, and must have a driver’s licence and the ability to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work shift work including overnights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to obtain the NDIS Worker Screening Check before starting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient with basic computer programs and smartphone usage.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support with personal care and daily living activities.
• Assist clients to access community connections and social activities.
• Support clients in a 24/7 SIL/Group Home environment.
• Maintain a safe, respectful and nurturing environment for clients.

Skills

Shift work

Communication

Teamwork

Driver's Licence

Smartphone

NDIS Worker Screening

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

• 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

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 Bathurst for experienced 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 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.