Disability Support Worker
- Support individuals in their day-to-day living needs.
- Provide quality care in supported independent living settings.
- Assist customers to connect positively with the community.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and
weekend work - Access to generous salary packaging as well as meal and entertainment
allowances (FT/PT) - 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 Serviceshave a fantastic opportunity for you to secure employment with a well-recognised, rapidly expanding, and essential support service!
We have several opportunities inBlackheath, Katoomba and Wentworth Fallsfor both experienced and entry-levelDisability Support Workersto join our dynamic team.
Kirinariis a highly reputable and respected disability support service providing essential care and high-quality support to enrich the lives of our customers.Kirinariemploy 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 Part-time Permanent and Casual 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 Driver's Licence
Come Join Us!
To join our vibrant teams, please submit your application!
We are not requesting a copy of your resume at this stage, so pleasecomplete the requested work history & education information on the application page. A valid copy of your drivers licence must be provided at this point.
Due to the high volume of applications, the interview process may commence before the closing date.
WHY WAIT? APPLY NOW!
If you have any questions, for a confidential discussion please contact us!
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.
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