Compassionate Disability Support Specialist (Casual)

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. You will deliver person-centred support, adapting daily routines to each client’s needs, including social outings, appointments, and in-home companionship.

Essential requirements include an insured vehicle, current police check, Certificate III in Disability or equivalent, Working with Children Check, First aid/CPR, and a full Australian driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have own insured and reliable vehicle.
• Current police check (within 6 months) or International police check.
• Certificate III in Disability or above or equivalent experience.
• Working with Children Check (current).
• First aid/CPR certificates (current).
• Full and clean Australian driver’s license.
• Be punctual, reliable and flexible.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Empathetic and proactive in disability support work.
• Ability to self-supervise and stay calm in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client.
• Assist with daily activities and accompany clients to outings or appointments.
• Support clients in attending medical appointments and social activities at home or in the community.

Skills

Punctual

Reliable

Flexible

Written and verbal communication

Empathy

Education

Certificate III in Disability or above

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services in Ballarat is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team. You will deliver person-centred support, adapting daily routines to each client’s needs, including social outings, appointments, and in-home companionship.

Essential requirements include an insured vehicle, current police check, Certificate III in Disability or equivalent, Working with Children Check, First aid/CPR, and a full Australian driver’s license.