SA disability services provider Cara wants to hire more staff
An SA disability services provider who needs at least 50 new staff now is welcoming applications from casuals and workers that are being stood down across industries. There’s also special COVID-19 leave and training on offer for permanent recruits.
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SA disability services provider Cara is looking for at least 50 new workers, welcoming interest from anyone willing to work, part or full time or casual hours.
“Cara cannot and will not close during the COVID-19 pandemic,” chief executive Liz Cohen said.
“It’s not an option. We are expanding our workforce during this time.”
The organisation supports more than 730 children and adults with disability and employs more
than 1000 staff across Adelaide, Mount Barker, Murray Bridge, Mount Gambier, Kadina, Port Augusta, Port Pirie and Port Lincoln.
“We support some of the state’s most vulnerable people with disabilities who rely on us for everyday support – anything from personal care, day-to-day living, right up to emotional
support and mental health support,” Ms Cohen said.
“We have to keep operating and we’re ready for new staff to join us immediately in the
coming months.
“Whether you stay with us for a short time or you start a new career with Cara, we need you.”
She said people currently looking for work, including School Support Officers or child care workers, will have obviously transferable skills.
“To the people from the airline and hospitality industry, you have highly valued people skills.
“As soon as you have the relevant regulatory clearances to work with children and vulnerable
adults, we’ll train you to work alongside our customers with disability to give them that
incredible support.”
Any staff who join Cara as permanent part-time or full-time staff will also have immediate access to paid special leave should they need to self-isolate or become sick with COVID-19,
Ms Cohen said.
Current Cara staff have undergone training around infection prevention with the organisation having ample stocks of hygiene products like hand sanitiser, soap and personal protective equipment.
Cara support worker Penny Babaniotis, welcomed new staff with diverse backgrounds to join her at Cara.
“It’s amazing and fulfilling work, perfect for people who are interested in working with people,” Ms Babaniotis said.
“I work with a couple of women in their 20s like me, we really reminisce about things we watched on TV when we were children, we listen to music, joke about songs and it’s super fun, I love that.
“We all bring something different to the table and it’s awesome to be able to connect.”
A list of job openings is available http://www.cara.org.au/careers or at www.cara.org.au
