Compassionate Disability Support Professional (Casual)

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

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Melbourne 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 person-centred support, with daily tasks varying from community activities to in-home companionship. The role requires empathy, reliability, and strong communication, with shifts across afternoons, mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Own a fully insured and reliable vehicle.
• Current police check (within 6 months) or international police check if applicable.
• Certificate III in Disability or equivalent experience.
• Current Working with Children check.
• Current First Aid/CPR certificates.
• Full and clean Australian driver’s license.
• Be punctual, reliable and flexible.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Empathetic and proactive with genuine interest to work in this field.
• Ability to self-supervise and remain calm during crises.
• Right to live and work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client.
• Assist with daily activities and outings (beach, cinema, etc.).
• Accompany clients to medical appointments and provide companionship.
• Support home routines and maintain a safe, respectful environment.
• Demonstrate reliability by adhering to shift patterns and schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Empathy

Crisis management

Education

Certificate III in Disability

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services in Melbourne 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 person-centred support, with daily tasks varying from community activities to in-home companionship. The role requires empathy, reliability, and strong communication, with shifts across afternoons, mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.