Broadford - Disability Support Worker

Help at Hand Support Services; Broadford; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Victoria, Broadford is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team and make a difference in the lives of people with a disability. You will deliver person-centred support, adapt daily routines, and accompany clients on outings to beaches, cinemas, or medical appointments, while providing companionship at home.

Requirements include a current police check, Cert III in Disability or higher, Working with Children check, First Aid/CPR, a full

Qualifications

• Must have a Cert III in Disability or higher or equivalent experience.
• Current police check (within 6 months from application) or international police check if applicable.
• Working with Children check (current).
• First aid/CPR certificates (current).
• Full and clean Australian driver’s license and a fully insured vehicle.
• Be punctual; 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 in crises.

Responsibilities

• Provide a person-centred approach to daily care.
• Assist with outings to beaches, cinemas, or games and accompany to medical appointments.
• Offer companionship at home with a cup of tea and conversation.
• Remain calm and composed in times of crisis while supporting clients.
• Adapt daily routines based on each person’s needs and preferences.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Empathetic and proactive

Punctual and reliable

Flexible and adaptable

Crisis management

Education

Certificate III in Disability or higher

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.

Requirements

• 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