Bexley - Disability Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Casual employment

Flexible shifts

On-site work in Sydney

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Sydney seeks experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team. You will provide person-centred support, help with daily activities, and accompany clients to outings, appointments, and social events.

Candidates must have a Certificate III in Disability or equivalent, a current police check, an Australian driver’s license, and a valid Working with Children Check. The role is casual with shifts including afternoons, mornings, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have own fully insured vehicle.
• 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, reliable and flexible.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Empathetic and proactive with genuine interest in this field.
• Ability to self-supervise and stay calm in crises.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support and daily routines based on the client.
• Assist with outings such as beach days, movies, or games.
• Accompany clients to medical appointments and appointments.
• Offer companionship at home with conversation and activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Punctuality

Reliability

Flexibility

Crisis management

Education

Certificate III in Disability

Working with Children Check

First Aid/CPR Certification

Current Police Check

Full Australian Driver's License

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