Disability Support Worker New South Wales to Albury- Casual

Kirinari Community Services

Albury, Albury Area NSW (Hybrid)

Aged and Disability Support (Community Services and Development)

Casual/Vacation

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Mental Health

Personal Care

Individual Support

Benefits:

Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and weekend work

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 an opportunity in ALBURY for experienced 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, QLD, ACT, SA and TAS.

About the Position

Are you passionate about Mental Health?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team in a unique hybrid role, supporting clients across both Mental Health and Disability services.

This position offers the opportunity to work with individuals experiencing complex mental health challenges as well as those living with disabilities, providing tailored support that promotes independence, resilience, and an improved quality of life.

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.

Job Details:

Qualification Requirement: Cert 3 in Disability / Individual Support

Minimum 2 years' experience supporting clients with mental health conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, PTSD)

Medication management

Skills: Clear Communication, Proactive Approach, Leadership and Resilience

Expected Hours: 24:7 roster including overnight support. Minimum availability 2 sleepovers per fortnight and one of the two weekends a fortnight

Required Licenses/Certifications: Full Driving Licence, Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening

We currently have a position on offer with flexible start dates.

About You: Ability and willingness to work shift work, regular sleepovers/active nights, Weekends and public/school holidays (including Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s days) with significant availability

Ability to undertake tasks detailed in customers Behavior Support Plan

Understanding of trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support

Understanding of Mental Health First Aid practices

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 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 and education information on the application page. A valid copy of your drivers licence must be provided at this point.

Due to the high volume of applications, the interview process may commence before closing.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

If you have any questions, for a confidential discussion contact recruitment on lauren.richter@kirinari.com.au or 0260562111