• Permanent Part-Time position, 30-38 hours a week
• Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and
  weekend work
• Access to generous salary packaging as well as meal and entertainment
  allowances
• A rewarding career with ability to give back to our community in a growing
  service sector
• Opportunities to upskill, develop and progress within the organisation
• A dedicated leadership team to assist, guide and encourage you
• Annual Leave 5 weeks (pro rata)
• 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!

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 1300 staff in various regions across VIC, NSW and TAS.

We have an opportunity in Launceston TASMANIA for a Key Worker to join our dynamic team.

 About the Position

As a Key Worker, you will support the implementation of individualised program within a supported independent living accommodation setting (SIL/Group Homes). You will strengthen the knowledge and abilities of our Support Worker team to ensure a person-centered and high-quality approach to the services we provide to our customers. 

As Key Worker you will need to develop an understanding of the support needs of the customers including meals, daily routines, medication, personal care. You will support staff to understand any behaviours of concern in line with any BSP and develop staff to provide services under the active participation model.

As a Key Worker you will also complete:

• Administrative support
• Hands on work including weekends and over night shifts.
• Assistance to develop staff to understand the needs of the customers and provide quality supports. 

This position will grow and develop overtime into a more senior role as our Launceston operation develops. This is fantastic opportunity to join and grow with us.

This position is Part-Time Permanent and will commence as soon as practicable.

About You

• Previous experience in the Human Services Sector is highly regarded
• Demonstrated leadership experience is highly regarded
• Ability and willingness to work shift work, regular sleepovers/active nights, weekends and public/school holidays with significant availability
• 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 Working with Vulnerable People Check with NDIS Endorsement.
• Ability to use computers and learn a variety of software/programs
• Smart Phone
• Current Driver's Licence

Come Join Us!

 To join our high achieving and new Launceston team, please submit your application!
 
We are not requesting a copy of your resume at this stage, so please complete the requested work history & education information on the application page. A valid copy of your drivers licence must be provided at this point.

 Applications close  Friday 29th November 2024

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 [email protected] or 02 6056 2111

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

 Kirinari is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, and actively encourage applications from individuals who identify as ATSI, LGBTIQ, CALD and diverse backgrounds.

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