Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and weekend work. A rewarding career with ability to give back to our community in a growing service sector. Hands‐on buddy shifts and induction training. Salary Packaging. Perks for Permanent Staff. 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 several opportunities in Wangaratta 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 **** staff in various regions across VIC, TAS, QLD, SA, NSW and Tasmania.
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. You will provide direct support across a range of customer needs including domestic and personal care assistance and assist customers to access and have a positive connection to the community. This position requires experience in youth work, mental health and the disability industry. Broad availability to provide services in a 24/7 environment, weekend and overnight availability is a must (generous penalties apply).
Qualifications
* Ability and willingness to work shift work, regular sleepovers/active nights, weekends and public/school holidays with significant availability is essential.
* Ability to support customers on their bad days along with their good days.
* Resilience, confidence and ability to work independently and as a team.
* Strong communication skills and 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.
* Right to live and work in Australia.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kirinari embraces Equal Employment Chance (EEO) that promotes a diverse workforce and encourages applications from First Nations & Torres Strait Islander Peoples and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. People of all ages and abilities including those with lived experience or knowledge of disability are also encouraged to consider a career with us.
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