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 in Melbourne is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team and make a difference in the lives of people with disability.

You will provide person-centred support, with days that vary from community outings to medical appointments and in-home companionship. The role is casual with flexible shifts to suit your schedule, requiring empathy, reliability and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Must have own insured, reliable vehicle
• International police check 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
• Ability to self-supervise and remain calm in crisis

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client.
• Assist with activities and outings such as visits to the beach, movies, or games, and accompany to appointments.
• Support clients at home, ensuring safety and companionship, with clear communication and documentation as required

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Punctual

Reliable and flexible

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Self supervision

Teamwork

Education

Cert III in Disability or above or equivalent experience

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 disability.

You will provide person-centred support, with days that vary from community outings to medical appointments and in-home companionship. The role is casual with flexible shifts to suit your schedule, requiring empathy, reliability and excellent communication.