Balmain East - Disability Support Worker

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

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Australia seeks experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team and help improve the lives of people with disabilities. You will provide person-centred support and your daily routine will vary based on individual needs.

You may assist in outings, such as a day at the beach or a movie, and provide companionship and daily living support. This casual role requires a valid Working with Children check (where applicable), a police check within 6 months, a fully

Qualifications

• Must have own fully insured vehicle
• Police check current within 6 months (or international check if applicable)
• Cert III in Disability or equivalent experience
• Working with children check (current)
• First aid/CPR certificates (current)
• Full and clean Australian driver’s license
• Be punctual, reliable and flexible
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Empathetic and proactive approach
• Ability to self-supervise and stay calm in crises

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client
• Assist with appointments, errands and daily activities
• Support clients with social activities and community engagement
• Provide companionship and ensure safety during outings
• Maintain clear and respectful communication with clients and care team

Skills

Own vehicle

Reliable & punctual

Empathetic & proactive

Strong communication

Education

Cert III in Disability or above

Tools

First aid/CPR certificates

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 work
• Weekend availability