Kirinari Community Services has a fantastic opportunity for you to secure employment with a well-recognised, rapidly expanding, and essential support service! We have several opportunities in Port Macquarie 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 1400 staff in various regions across VIC, NSW and TAS.
About the Position
Our DSWs 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.
Responsibilities
* Provide direct support across a range of customer needs including domestic and personal care assistance and helping customers access and enjoy community activities.
* Ensure 24/7 care in supported independent living settings (SIL/Group Homes) creating a safe and nurturing environment.
* Be available for shift work, including weekend and overnight shifts.
* Flexible start dates available.
Qualifications
* 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.
* You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Benefits
* Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and weekend work.
* A rewarding career with the ability to give back to our community in a growing service sector.
* 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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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