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 an opportunity in ALBURY 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, QLD, ACT, SA and TAS.
About the Position
Are you passionate about Mental Health?
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team in a unique hybrid role, supporting clients across both Mental Health and Disability services.
This position offers the opportunity to work with individuals experiencing complex mental health challenges as well as those living with disabilities, providing tailored support that promotes independence, resilience, and an improved quality of life.
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.
Job Details:
* Qualification Requirement: Cert 3 in Disability / Individual Support
* Minimum 2 years' experience supporting clients with mental health conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, PTSD)
* Medication management
* Skills: Clear Communication, Proactive Approach, Leadership and Resilience
* Expected Hours: 24:7 roster including overnight support. Minimum availability 2 sleepovers per fortnight and one of the two weekends a fortnight
* Required Licenses/Certifications: Full Driving Licence, Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening
We currently have a position on offer with flexible start dates.
About You:
* Ability and willingness to work shift work, regular sleepovers/active nights,
weekends and public/school holidays (including Christmas, Boxing and New Years days) with significant availability
* Ability to undertake tasks detailed in customers Behavior Support Plan
* Understanding of trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support
* Understanding of Mental Health First Aid practices
* 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
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 please complete 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 closing.
WHY WAIT? APPLY NOW!
If you have any questions, for a confidential discussion please contact recruitment on or 02 6056 2111
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.