Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia Kirinari Community Services Full time

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 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 LITHGOW NSW 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 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 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 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.

Applications close Friday 5 July and 5pm.

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 recruitment on or

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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