Disability Support Worker

Kirinari Community Services

Lithgow, Blue Mountains & Central West NSW

Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)

Part-time

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Benefits:

Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and

weekend work

Excellent salary benefits, including salary packaging to boost take-home pay for full/part-time employees (up to $18,550 pa).

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 well-being with assistance programs available

Kirinari Community Services has a fantastic opportunity for you to secure employment with a well-recognized, 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 employs over 1300 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.

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 casual and part-time permanent 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

Smartphone

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 driver's license must be provided at this point.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Kirinari embraces Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) that promotes a diverse workforce and encourages 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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If you have any questions, for a confidential discussion contact recruitment on recruitment@kirinari.com.au or 0260562111