We have an opportunity in Albury for experienced Disability Support Workers to join our dynamic team.
About The Position
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 Licences/Certifications: Full Driving Licence, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening
About You
- Ability and willingness to work shift work, regular sleepovers/active nights,
weekends and public/school holidays (including Christmas, Boxing and New Years days) with significant availability
- Ability to undertake tasks detailed in customers Behaviour 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 Worker Screening Check prior to commencement
- Ability to use computers and learn a variety of software/programs
- Smart phone
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
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
- Robust focus on employee health and wellbeing with assistance programmes available
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kirinari embraces Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) that promotes a diverse workforce and encourages applications from First Nations & Torres Strait Islander Peoples and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. People of all ages and abilities, including those with lived experience or knowledge of disability, are also encouraged to consider a career with us. You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
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📌 Disability Support Worker New South Wales - Albury- Casual (City of Albury)
🏢 Kirinari Community Services
📍 City of Albury
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