Castlemaine- Disability Support Worker

Help at Hand Support Services; Castlemaine; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Victoria is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team and make a difference in the lives of people with a disability. You will provide a person-centred approach and your daily routine will depend on the person you are supporting.

Everyday could include outings, appointments, or home-based companionship, making this role varied and rewarding. Applicants must have a current police check, Cert III in Disability or equivalent, WWCC, first

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support and person-centred care.
• Excellent communication and empathy.
• Ability to stay calm and proactive in crisis moments.
• Own insured vehicle and full Australian driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client.
• Assist with daily activities and accompany clients to appointments or outings.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing and document observations.
• Be punctual, reliable and flexible with shifts.

Skills

Communication

Empathy & Proactive

Punctual & Reliable

Written & Verbal Skills

Education

Cert III in Disability or equivalent

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

Right to live and work in Australia.

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
• Shift work
• Weekend availability