Kirinari Community Services have positions available in the Narrabri region for Entry level or Experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team for the upcoming holiday season. The Christmas period is a busy time for all and as our customers and services grow, we are looking for applicants to commence immediately.

Christmas is always a fun and special time of year for our customers. If you are passionate about care and would like to join our dedicated team across the Christmas period, this could be the perfect seasonal position for you!

This is a fantastic opportunity to commence as a Casual for the Christmas period and potentially secure permanent employment with Kirinari.

Kirinari is a dynamic, expanding provider that delivers high quality services in NSW and Victoria. Our business is growing at a rapid rate providing services to National Disability Insurance Scheme customers. We employ over 1000 staff and provide a fun and proactive team environment with significant job satisfaction.

About the Position

We are looking for supportive, reliable and highly motivated Disability Support Workers to assist our customers to increase and maintain independence.

Our DSWs are responsible for the day to day support of our customers, this ranges from support within our shared accommodation, domestic and personal assistance services as well as accessing the community. This position is working in our supported independent living accommodation (SIL/Group Homes). 

Requirements

• Lived in or paid experience across a range of support services including challenging behaviours (not essential)
• Passion for supporting others to reach individual goals through a high-level person-centred approach
• Ability and willingness to work shift work, regular sleepovers, weekends and public and/or school holidays with significant availability
• Resilience, self-confidence and willingness to engage clients with various backgrounds and needs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with clients to actively support individual needs
• Ability to obtain the NDIS Workers Screen Check prior to commencement
• NSW Working With Children Check before commencement
• Current Driver's License
• Basic IT skills
• Smart Phone

Kirinari is obligated to abide by all mandates issued by our funding bodies.

NSW Health has now mandated vaccination for workers providing disability supports in person, across NSW.  Workers are required:

• To have received 1 does of a COVID-19 vaccine by 9am on Monday 25 October 2021
• To have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by 9am on Monday 29 November 2021
• Have a medical contraindication certificate from a medical practitioner

To be eligible to apply, you must provide evidence of your COVID vaccination status. Failure to do so will result in your application not proceeding.

Whilst we respect the rights of all applicants to make an informed choice regarding vaccination, we ask that you fully consider the mandatory requirements of this position before applying.

What’s on offer?

• A fun and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts, weekend work and public holiday penalty rates
• Salary packaging available (FT and PT employees)
• Annual Leave up to 5 weeks with Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Learning and development opportunities
• Induction and orientation program
• Rewarding career pathways with opportunities for further growth
• Flexible work-life balance

Come join us!

As a Support Worker with Kirinari you will become a valued part of a dedicated and passionate team, who believe in providing outstanding service to clients in need. If you enjoy working in a supportive team environment, passionate about improving the wellbeing of customers and want to make a positive difference in people's lives, please apply today!

To join our vibrant teams please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your availability, suitability for the position and relevant qualifications.

Due to the high volume of applications, the recruitment process will commence before the closing date.

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