Compassionate Disability Support Specialist - Varied Shifts

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

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Australia is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team. You will provide person-centred support, assist with daily activities, and help clients enjoy outings to the beach, cinema, or events.

Your role is varied and focused on dignity and independence. You’ll work casual shifts with a rotating schedule, including afternoons, mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have own fully insured reliable vehicle.
• Police check (within 6 months) or International police check if applicable.
• Cert III in Disability or above or equivalent experience.
• 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 crises.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to clients.
• Assist with daily routines and activities.
• Involve clients in outings like beach visits, cinema trips or events.
• Accompany clients to medical appointments and provide companionship at home.

Skills

Communication skills

Punctual

Reliability

Flexibility

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Self-supervision

Vehicle ownership

Education

Cert III Disability or above

Working with children check

First aid/CPR certificates

Police check (within 6 months)

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services in Australia is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team. You will provide person-centred support, assist with daily activities, and help clients enjoy outings to the beach, cinema, or events.

Your role is varied and focused on dignity and independence. You’ll work casual shifts with a rotating schedule, including afternoons, mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.