Casual Disability Support Specialist — Varied Shifts

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

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Ballarat is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team and help improve the lives of people with a disability. You will provide person-centred support, accompany clients on outings to beaches, cinemas, or community activities, and assist with medical appointments and at-home companionship.

This casual role offers varied shifts including morning, afternoon, evening, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have a fully insured and reliable vehicle.
• Police check (international if applicable) or current police check within 6 months.
• 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 remain calm in crises.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client.
• Assist with daily activities and accompany clients on outings and appointments.
• Offer companionship and emotional support at home and in the community.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Be punctual

Be reliable and flexible

Empathetic and proactive with a true -

The ability to self-supervise and stay

Education

Cert III in Disability or above or equivalent experience

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Tools

Australian driver’s license (full and clean)

Fully insured reliable vehicle

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services in Ballarat is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team and help improve the lives of people with a disability. You will provide person-centred support, accompany clients on outings to beaches, cinemas, or community activities, and assist with medical appointments and at-home companionship.

This casual role offers varied shifts including morning, afternoon, evening, weekends and public holidays.