Casual Disability Support Worker | Varied Shifts & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $34.10–$44.50

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Melbourne is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our casual pool. You will provide person-centred support, helping clients with daily routines, outings to the beach or cinema, and attending medical appointments.

A valid vehicle, police check, Cert III in Disability or higher, WWCC, current First Aid/CPR, full Australian driver’s license, and reliable, flexible, compassionate communication are required.

Qualifications

• Must have own fully insured vehicle.
• Cert III in Disability or higher or equivalent experience.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• First Aid/CPR certificates (current).
• Full Australian driver’s license.
• 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 in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client.
• Assist with daily routines and routine tasks.
• Engage in social outings (beach, cinema, games) as requested.
• Support attendance at medical appointments and accompany clients.
• Provide companionship and monitor wellbeing.

Skills

Empathetic & proactive

Communication skills

Punctuality

Reliability & flexibility

Crisis self-management

Education

Cert III in Disability or higher

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

First Aid/CPR (current)

Police check (international or current)

Tools

Vehicle: fully insured

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services in Melbourne is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our casual pool. You will provide person-centred support, helping clients with daily routines, outings to the beach or cinema, and attending medical appointments.

A valid vehicle, police check, Cert III in Disability or higher, WWCC, current First Aid/CPR, full Australian driver’s license, and reliable, flexible, compassionate communication are required.