Address Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and
weekend work
Access to generous salary packaging as well as meal and entertainment
allowances (PT)
A rewarding career with ability to give back to our community in a growing
service sector
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
Annual Leave up to 5 weeks (PT)
Strong focus on employee health and wellbeing with assistance programs
available
Kirinari 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 Central West region covering the Bathurst and Orange areas for Complex Disability Support Worker 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 Position
The 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 You
Qualification in Community Services (Cert IV) is highly regarded
Strong interest in youth work, mental health and the disability industry
Understanding of strength based trauma informed practice framework
Understanding of the NSW Child Safe Standards
Previous experience in residential therapeutic care and complex trauma is highly regarded
Ability and willingness to work shift work, regular sleepovers/active nights, weekends and public/school holidays with significant availability
Ability to obtain the NDIS Workers Screen Check prior to commencement
Ability to obtain a paid NSW Working with Children Check prior to commencement
Complete a National Criminal History Check (paid by Kirinari)
Received or willing to receive three doses of the COVID vaccination before commencement or hold a medical contraindication certificate from a medical practitioner
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!
If you have any questions, for a confidential discussion please contact recruitment on recruitment@kirinari.com.au or 02 6056 2111
Applications will close on Friday 16th December.
Due to the high volume of applications, the interview process may commence before the closing date.
WHY WAIT? APPLY NOW!
