Disability Support Worker - Respite

Kirinari Community Services Ltd.; Albury City; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Salary Packaging

Buddy Shifts

Onboarding

Career Growth

Part-time & Casual

Job summary

Kirinari Community Services Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to provide one-to-one respite support for a child in a dedicated home environment. You’ll work closely with families, delivering patient, calm, and compassionate care while following established routines and plans.

We offer pathways to growth, paid buddy shifts, onboarding, and flexible permanent part-time or casual opportunities. If you’re reliable, respectful, and have a passion for helping children, apply today.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Working With Children Check required.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain).
• Australian Working Rights and valid Driver Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support a child to participate in safe, enjoyable respite stays.
• Assist with personal care routines with dignity and respect.
• Engage in meaningful in-home activities and follow routines.
• Develop independence with appropriate support and encouragement.
• Provide medication support in line with training and plans.
• Support overnight stays and ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Follow Behaviour Support Plans and assist with required documentation.
• Collaborate with family, allied health and support teams to monitor changes.

Skills

Working With Children Check

NDIS Worker Screening

Driver Licence

Australian Working Rights

Weekend/Overnight Availability

Training Compliance

Behaviour Support Plans

Documentation & Reporting

Job description

Why Join Kirinari?

• Up to 5 Weeks Annual Leave*
• Increase Your Take-Home Pay with Salary Packaging (P/T & F/T employees)
• Paid Buddy Shifts & Supported Onboarding
• Career Pathways & Growth Opportunities

Every Great Respite Stay Starts With Great Support.

At Kirinari, we don't just fill rosters.

We match the right people with the right customers, creating meaningful relationships, stronger outcomes and more rewarding careers.

We're seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide one-to-one respite support for a child in a dedicated respite home environment.

If you're patient, reliable and enjoy creating safe, positive experiences for children, this could be the perfect role for you.

Why Support Workers Choose Kirinari

• PBS, Trauma-Informed & Therapeutic Practice Training
• Customer-Specific Onboarding & Buddy Shifts
• Career Development Opportunities
• Permanent Part Time & Casual Opportunities
• We Match People, Not Just Rosters
• Meaningful Relationships & Real Outcomes
• Supportive Leaders Who Invest In Your Success

We Match People. Not Just Rosters.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys:

• Cooking and everyday activities
• Creative play and colouring
• Reading books and storytelling
• Water play during warmer months
• Supporting children through routines and meaningful engagement
• Creating safe, calm and welcoming environments

Because meaningful relationships create meaningful outcomes.

The Role

You’ll support a child to:

• Participate in safe and enjoyable respite stays
• Complete personal care routines with dignity and respect
• Engage in meaningful in-home activities
• Follow clear and consistent routines
• Develop independence through appropriate support and encouragement
• Receive medication support in line with training and support plans
• Feel safe and supported during active overnight stays
• Maintain choice, comfort and wellbeing

You will also:

• Follow a Behaviour Support Plan and approved strategies
• Complete progress notes, incident reports and required documentation
• Work collaboratively with family, allied health and support teams
• Monitor and report changes in behaviour, health or wellbeing

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• Patient, calm and supportive
• Reliable, responsible and consistent
• Comfortable following established routines
• A clear and effective communicator
• Observant and proactive
• Respectful of individual preferences and boundaries
• Comfortable supporting personal care and everyday activities
• Available for weekend and overnight shifts
• Focused on helping children feel safe, successful and supported

Experience in respite, disability support, active overnight work, personal care, medication support or Behaviour Support Plans will be highly regarded.

Start Supported

Every new employee receives:

• Paid buddy shifts
• Customer-specific onboarding
• Required customer-specific training
• Ongoing coaching and development
• Access to experienced leaders and colleagues

You won’t be expected to know everything on day one.

Essential Requirements

• Current NSW Working With Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Driver Licence
• Australian Working Rights
• Availability for weekend and active overnight shifts
• Ability to complete required customer-specific training
• Ability to follow Behaviour Support Plans and support procedures
• Commitment to child safety, dignity and professional boundaries

Build More Than A Career

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

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

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

Applications close Friday October 2nd @ 5pm.

Due to the high volume of applications, the recruitment process may commence before the closing date.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Kirinari embraces Equal Employment Opportunity and promotes a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all ages and abilities, and people with lived experience or knowledge of disability.