Disability Support Worker

1 week ago


West Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Kirinari Community Services Full time

Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts andweekend workAccess to generous salary packaging as well as meal and entertainmentallowances (PT)A rewarding career with ability to give back to our community in a growingservice sectorHands-on buddy shifts and induction trainingOpportunities to upskill, develop and progress within the organisationA dedicated leadership team to assist, guide and encourage youAnnual Leave up to 5 weeks (PT)Strong focus on employee health and wellbeing with assistance programsavailableKirinari Community Services have a fantastic opportunity to secure employment with a well-recognised, rapidly expanding and essential support service
We have several opportunities in the Northern NSW region covering Tamworth for Complex Disability Support Workers to join the Kirinari Complex Care Team.
This team works across Out of Home Care (OOHC) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and supports people who experience challenging behaviours with a focus on trauma informed care and trauma recovery.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 1000 staff in various regions across VIC and NSW.About the PositionThe Complex Care Team provides services and supports to both OOHC / Voluntary OOHC and NDIS participants allowing a dual role across Youth and Disability Support.
The Complex Disability Support Worker is responsible for developing, assisting and supporting clients in various locations such as houses, schools, hospitals, community centers and emergency accommodation on a daily basis.This position works within Kirinari's strength-based, non-punitive, therapeutic model of care to provide safety to our clients while identifying and supporting growth needs.
You will be working with a variety of different clients, of all age groups who will have complex trauma and behavioral support needs.This position is open to applicants who are new to the industry or have experience across a range of support services including challenging behaviours and or high physical needs.About YouQualification in Community Services (Cert IV) is highly regardedStrong interest in youth work, mental health and the disability industryUnderstanding of strength based trauma informed practice frameworkUnderstanding of the NSW Child Safe StandardsPrevious experience in residential therapeutic care and complex trauma is highly regardedAbility and willingness to work shift work, regular sleepovers/active nights, weekends and public/school holidays with significant availabilityAbility to obtain the NDIS Workers Screen Check prior to commencementAbility to obtain a paid NSW Working with Children Check prior to commencementComplete a National Criminal History Check (paid by Kirinari)Ability to use computers and learn a variety of software/programsSmart PhoneCurrent Driver's LicenceCome Join Us
To join our vibrant teams, please submit your application
If you have any questions, for a confidential discussion please contact us
Applications close 5.00pm Friday 6th October 2023Due to the high volume of applications, the interview process may commence before the closing date.



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