Allawah - Disability Support Worker

Help at Hand Support Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Australia is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to provide person-centred care and companionship to clients with disabilities. Your role includes assisting with daily activities, accompanying clients on outings, and attending medical appointments as needed.

The job requires a current WWCC, Police checks, First Aid/CPR, a valid Australian driver’s license, and reliable transport.

Qualifications

• Must have own vehicle that is fully insured.
• Cert III in Disability or equivalent experience.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• First aid/CPR certificates (current).
• Full and clean Australian driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to clients with a disability.
• Assist clients with daily activities and community outings.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social events.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and team.

Skills

Written communication

Empathy

Punctuality

Reliability

Self-supervision

Education

Certificate III in Disability

WWCC

First aid/CPR

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services, is looking for experienced Disability Support Workers who would like to join us and help make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.

You will be providing a person-centred approach and your daily routine will depend on the person you are supporting. Every day could be different for you; one day you might be assisting in taking a client out for a day at the beach or taking them to a movie or a game and so on. The next day may involve assisting the client to attend a medical appointment and keeping them company at their home with a cup of tea, this type of work is exciting and varied.

• Must have your own a fully insured and reliable vehicle
• International police check (if applicable) or Current police check (must be within 6 months from the date of application)
• Cert iii in Disability or above or equivalent experience
• A current Working with children check
• First aid/CPR certificates (current)
• Full and clean Australian driver’s license
• Be punctual
• Be reliable and flexible
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Empathetic and proactive with a genuine interest to work in this field
• The ability to self-supervise and to remain calm and composed at times of crisis

In addition to the above list, you must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $34.10 – $44 per hour

Schedule

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Public holidays
• Rotating roster
• Shift work
• Weekend availability