Support Worker - Day Program & Community Participation

Kirinari Disability Services; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Kirinari Disability Services in Dubbo NSW is seeking a casual Disability Support Worker for our Day Program & Community Participation team. This role focuses on helping customers build independence, connect with the community and pursue personal goals.

No prior disability experience is required, as we provide training and development. If you are positive, reliable and ready to make a difference, apply today. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Qualifications

• Must have a 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 community and social networks.
• Help customers set and achieve personal goals.
• Support hobbies, interests and employment pathways.
• Participate in meaningful activities and experiences.
• Use a person-centred approach to support strengths and growth.

Skills

Positive attitude

Great communication

Reliability

Adaptability

Career minded

Job description

Support Worker - Day Program & Community Participation

Kirinari Disability Services – Dubbo NSW

Casual/Temporary

No experience required

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 Community Participation and Day Programs 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 22 October and 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.