Support Worker - Day Program & Community Participation
NOT EVERYONE CAN DO THIS JOB.
THE RIGHT PEOPLE CHANGE LIVES.
Looking for meaningful work, a great team and a career with purpose?
Help people with disability build confidence, develop independence, develop connections and live the life they choose.
For this opportunity, previous community-based support experience is important. If you have the right experience, an open mind and a genuine commitment to person-centred support, we will help you continue building your skills and career.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
Make a genuine difference every day
Ongoing training and career development
Supportive leaders who invest in your success
Stable employment with a growing organisation
Opportunities to progress into leadership roles
Work with people who genuinely care
Be part of a team changing lives across your community
This Isn't Your Typical Support Worker Role
As a Disability Support Worker in our Community Participation and Day Programs team, you'll help customers:
- Participate in shopping and community activities
- Travel to Bathurst and other agreed destinations
- Plan and prepare meals
- Explore art and creative activities
- Complete agreed domestic duties
- Build independence and practical life skills
- Develop confidence and community connections
- Support choice and control over everyday decisions
We use a therapeutic, person-centred approach that focuses on strengths, capability building and helping people achieve their full potential.
We're Looking For People Who Are
Experience in community based support
Open minded, respectful and non-judgemental
Reliable and accountable
Clear and effective communicators
Comfortable supporting persons with complex personal or family circustances
Confident working independently while maintaining professional boundaries
Adaptable and solutions focused
Looking for a career, not just another job
This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys cooking, shopping, creative activities and supporting people to access their community.
You'll Need
- Previous experience providing disability or community based supports
- Current Driver Licence
- Willingness and ability to undertake community travel
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Working with Children Check (where applicable)
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English
Build More Than A Career
At Kirinari, we believe great support starts with great people.
That's why we invest in our teams through learning, development and career pathways that help you grow professionally while making a lasting impact in the lives of others.
Ready to make every day matter?
Apply now and join a team where your work has purpose, your growth matters and your impact is real.
Applications close Friday 16th October at 5.00pm.
Due to the high volume of applications, the interview process may commence before the closing date.
WHY WAIT? APPLY NOW!
If you have any questions, for a confidential discussion please contact recruitment on or 02 6056 2111
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Kirinari embrace Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) that promotes a diverse workforce and encourage applications from First Nations & Torres Strait Islander Peoples and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. People of all ages and abilities including people with lived experience or knowledge of disability are also encouraged to consider a career with us.