Disability Support Worker New South Wales - Griffith - Part Time

Kirinari Community Services; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging to boost take-home up

Annual leave up to 5 weeks

Overnight & weekend shifts

Induction training

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Kirinari Community Services invites applications for Disability Support Workers to join our Griffith team. You will provide 24/7 care in supported living settings, assisting with daily living, personal care and community access.

We offer opportunities for experienced and entry-level candidates, with extensive induction, upskilling and a leadership team focused on wellbeing and professional growth. Flexible start dates and generous benefits reinforce our commitment to staff.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work shift patterns including sleepovers and nights.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to obtain NDIS Workers Screen Check before starting.
• Competence with basic computer programs and mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with day-to-day living in 24/7 care settings (SIL/Group Homes).
• Assist with domestic and personal care and help clients engage with the community.
• Maintain flexible availability, including weekends and overnights as required.

Skills

Shift work

Sleepovers/overnight shifts

Communication skills

Teamwork

NDIS Workers Screen Check

Australian Driver's Licence

Tools

MS Office

Smartphone

Job description

• 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 $18,550pa).
• 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 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 Griffith 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.