Ballarat- Disability Support Worker

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

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Ballarat is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team. You will deliver person-centred support, plan daily activities with clients, and assist with community outings such as beaches, movies, or sports events.

Daily tasks vary, including accompanying clients to medical appointments and providing companionship at home. The role suits reliable, empathetic individuals with current checks and a valid Australian driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have own vehicle and be fully insured
• International police check or current police check within 6 months
• Certificate III in Disability or above or equivalent experience
• 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
• Ability to self-supervise and stay calm during crises

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to clients
• Assist with outings and appointments (beach, movie, game, etc)
• Offer companionship and daily living support
• Support clients with medical appointments and home activities

Skills

Punctual

Reliable and flexible

Good written and verbal communication

Empathetic and proactive

Self-supervise during crises

Education

Certificate III in Disability or equivalent

Working with Children Check

First aid/CPR certificates (current)

Driver’s license (full, clean)

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.

You must have the following in order to be considered

• 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 workWeekend availability