Compassionate Disability Support Specialist

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

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers in Melbourne to provide person-centred care to clients with disabilities. Your day may include taking clients to beaches, movies, medical appointments, or simply providing companionship at home.

Applicants should have a Cert III in Disability (or equivalent), current Working with Children check, First Aid/CPR, a full Australian driver’s license, and a valid police check.

Qualifications

• Be punctual
• Be reliable and flexible
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Empathetic and proactive with a genuine interest to work in this field
• Ability to self-supervise and stay calm in crisis

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client’s daily routine
• Assist with activities such as outings, appointments, and home-based companionship
• Support client safety, wellbeing and independence
• Maintain clear, compassionate communication with clients and coordinators

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Flexibility

Written and verbal communication

Empathy

Crisis calmness

Education

Certificate III in Disability or equivalent

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers in Melbourne to provide person-centred care to clients with disabilities. Your day may include taking clients to beaches, movies, medical appointments, or simply providing companionship at home.

Applicants should have a Cert III in Disability (or equivalent), current Working with Children check, First Aid/CPR, a full Australian driver’s license, and a valid police check.