Disability Support Worker

Career changers, sole traders, road graders and community activators – Are you ready to unleash your unique perspective and bright ideas in a career that truly matters? From Upper Orara to Lower Southgate, across the Coffs beaches, to the Clarence River, the islands, lakes, hinterland, bush, coast or anywhere in between, we’d love to hear from you!

Are you Caringa’s next Disability Support Worker? 

Due to demand for our services we have permanent, part-time and casual positions available across the Coffs Clarence Coast region. The positions are based in Sawtell, Toormina, Woopi, Emerald Beach, Palmers Island, Iluka, Yamba, Maclean, Ashby, Woombah, Red Rock and Corindi.

Caringa Australia is on the lookout for values aligned individuals to join our team as Disability Support Workers.  That means people just like YOU . Individuals with lived experiences in disability, health, family care, education or community. You may be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a person with disability, from a culturally diverse background, gender diverse, or a young person between 18-24. Maybe you are a person who has helped a family member navigate the NDIS program, or a recently new arrival to the Coffs Clarence Coast or a long term local. At Caringa, we're more than just a workplace, we're a community dedicated to supporting one another and creating a complete life for all. 

Join our vibrant community and discover a career path that celebrates your uniqueness:

Diverse Perspectives: Your unique background and experiences are valued and celebrated at Caringa. To deliver the best support to our clients we want a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. The more diverse and inclusive our Caringa Community is, the more unique perspectives and bright ideas we share and experience.

Inclusive Culture: Experience the warmth and support of a diverse team where everyone is welcomed and respected, with accessibility and inclusion at the front of everything we do. Everyone is their authentic self at work at Caringa and we work together as a team.

Regular Hours: Above industry standards for permanency rates, with abundant hours available and a dedicated Rosters and People & Culture Team on site so that you can future plan your work-life balance, family commitments and ensure that you live a Complete Life alongside out clients.

Making a Difference: Be part of a team that's dedicated to creating a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities and their families.

Tailored Training: We'll match your life skills to qualifications and provide on-the-job paid training to help you thrive. 

Essential Criteria: There are some mandatory requirements that you will need and/or be willing to gain as a part of the recruitment process to become a Disability Support Worker. We know that a diverse community and a skilled team brings many things to our table.

• Current Valid Driver’s Licence
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• Working with Children’s Check
• NDIS Workers Screening Check

If you do not have any related formal qualifications (ie; Certificate III in Individual Support) a willingness and commitment to complete these requirements is essential. 

Caringa would encourage you to submit an expression of interest if you are still in the process or are yet to complete these mandatory requirements so that we can chat further!

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Did you know that Caringa is a Grafton started, Clarence Valley & Coffs Coast locally owned, community based, not for profit, disability service provider. We employ locals to support our local community. A trusted provider of NDIS supports, Caringa was created BY the community, FOR the community.

Please submit your expression of interest online: 

https://www.caringa.com.au/careers-expression-of-interest/ (preferred option)

Alternatively, send in an introductory letter and resume, detailing your qualifications, life experience and why you’d love to work with Caringa to: ***********@caringa.com.au

For more information, our Recruitment Project Officer Cate Murphy is happy to chat to you on 02-66409***

Caringa are currently hosting rolling interviews & induction training. Interviews & introductions are scheduled as expressions of interest as they are received, so don’t hesitate and reach out to Cate today!