Bexley - Disability Support Worker

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

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team in Australia. You will provide person-centred support, adapting to each client's routine and needs, helping with daily activities and accompanying them to outings or appointments.

The role requires reliability, a valid NSW police check or equivalent, a current Working with Children check, and a current First Aid/CPR certificate. A vehicle and driver's license are essential.

Qualifications

• Own fully insured and reliable vehicle
• International police check or current police check (within 6 months)
• Cert 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, reliable and flexible
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Empathetic and proactive with a genuine interest in this field
• Ability to self-supervise and remain calm in crisis situations

Responsibilities

• Provide a person-centred approach to support people with a disability.
• Assist clients with everyday activities and accompany them to appointments or social outings.
• Adapt daily routines to the needs and preferences of each individual.

Skills

Own vehicle

First aid/CPR

Police check

Working with Children Check

Punctuality

Reliability

Communication

Empathy

Education

Cert III in Disability or above

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 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