Job from partnerWho are we?
Kurrajong have worked for over 68 years helping people with disability achieve their goals and live a life of their choice in open, accessible and inclusive communities. We are a not-for-profit registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider. Our Head Office is based in Wagga Wagga, but we are located throughout the Riverina Murray region.
About the Opportunity
We have a number of exciting opportunities for casual Community Support Workers to join our Lifestyle Choices Teams in the Narrandera, Griffith & Leeton areas. These positions are casual to cover planned and at short notice unplanned absences, therefore flexible availability is highly desirable. To be considered, applicants must be able to work flexibly including early starts and late finish - This also includes some weekends.
As a Community Support Worker, you’ll be responsible for providing a quality service to support the individual needs of our clients.
This includes:
- Fostering an environment that empowers people with disability and promotes community integration
- Provide support to our clients to achieve their goals in the areas of volunteer work, communication, creative expression, living skills, community participation, sport and recreation
- Research, develop and implement activities where our clients can participate and develop their skills
- Providing support to people with disability to look after themselves while enhancing their independence and self-determination.
Current First Aid & CPR training are requirements of this role.
What’s in it for you?
At Kurrajong, our goal is to be the best disability services provider – both for clients and our staff. Our people are at the centre of our business, so we are happy to reward staff with the following:
- Generous remuneration
- Paid parental leave
- Structured onboarding and training
- Staff wellbeing program including EAP access
- Salary Packaging
To learn more about the opportunity please contact Outreach Services Manager, Deanne Bolesta on 0427 537 920 or email: Write to the company
Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.
Apply on our website: https://www.kurrajong.com.au/careers by providing a current resume and cover letter addressing why you would like to be considered for the role.
All applicants must have or be eligible to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check and NSW Working with Children Check.
Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce
We are an EEO employer. Kurrajong does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, colour, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, political views, socioeconomic status or any other protected attributes under Australian legislation. We believe each person’s uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.
Our vision is to create open, accessible and inclusive communities for all.
