Compassionate Disability Support Worker — Flexible Shifts

Help at Hand Support Services; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 43,339 - 57,170; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care service in Melbourne is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to provide a person-centred approach for individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include engaging in varied daily activities like outings and appointments. Candidates must have a Cert III in Disability or equivalent, strong communication skills, a reliable vehicle, and the right to work in Australia. Flexible scheduling with afternoon, day, and weekend shifts available. Competitive hourly rates of $31.46 – $41.50 apply.

Qualifications

• Valid working rights in Australia.
• International police check or current police check within 6 months.
• Full and clean Australian driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide a person-centred approach to support individuals.
• Engage in various activities based on the individual’s preferences.
• Remain calm and composed during times of crisis.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Self-supervision

Education

Cert III in Disability or equivalent experience

Tools

First aid/CPR certificates

Fully insured vehicle

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services, is looking for experienced Disability Support Workers who would like to join us and help make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.

You will be providing a person-centred approach and your daily routine will depend on the person you are supporting. Every day could be different for you; one day you might be assisting in taking a client out for a day at the beach or taking them to a movie or a game and so on. The next day may involve assisting the client to attend a medical appointment and keeping them company at their home with a cup of tea, this type of work is exciting and varied.

You must have the following in order to be considered:

• Must have your own a fully insured and reliable vehicle
• International police check (if applicable) or Current police check (must be within 6 months from the date of application)
• 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
• The ability to self-supervise and to remain calm and composed at times of crisis
  
  

In addition to the above list, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. If you find yourself meeting all the above eligibility requirements, we would like to hear from you. Please send your Resume and Cover Letter and click the APPLY button to upload the same. If you are determined to be a suitable applicant, one of our staff members will be in touch with you as soon as possible

Work Remotely

• No
  
  

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $31.46 - $41.50 per hour

Schedule

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Public holidays
• Rotating roster
• Shift work
• Weekend availability