Brooklyn - Vietnamese Disability Support Worker (Female)

Help at Hand Support Services; Brooklyn; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in NSW is hiring experienced Mental Health Support Workers to provide person-centred disability support. Daily routines vary from community outings to in-home companionship, with a focus on dignity and independence.

The role requires a fully insured vehicle, up-to-date checks, a valid driver’s license, and First Aid/CPR. Casual shifts include afternoons, evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays across a rotating roster.

Qualifications

• Must have your own fully insured vehicle.
• Current police check (within 6 months) or international police check if applicable.
• Cert III in Disability or above 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.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Empathetic and proactive with a genuine interest in this field.
• Ability to self-supervise and stay calm in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support and adapt daily routine to the individual.
• Assist with outings (beach, movies, events) and accompany to appointments.
• Offer companionship at home with a cup of tea and conversation.
• Support independence and encourage participation in activities.

Skills

Own insured vehicle

Reliable and punctual

Good communication

Empathetic and proactive

Education

Cert III in Disability or equivalent

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services, is looking for experienced Mental Health 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 Conditions

• Work Remotely: No

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $33.46 – $44 per hour

Schedule

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Public holidays
• Rotating roster