Compassionate Disability Support Worker – Varied Shifts

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

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Surry Hills, NSW is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team and make a difference in the lives of people with a disability. You will provide person-centred support, adapting daily routines to each client’s needs, such as accompanying them to outings or appointments.

Applicants must have a valid vehicle, police checks, a valid driver's license, First aid/CPR, and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a fully insured and reliable vehicle.
• Police check (international 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client.
• Assist with outings such as beach trips, movies, or events.
• Assist the client to attend medical appointments and keep them company at home.

Skills

Own vehicle

Police check

Cert III in Disability

Working with Children Check

First aid/CPR

Australian driver’s licence

Punctual

Reliable & flexible

Written and verbal communication

Empathetic and proactive

Self-supervision

Education

Cert III in Disability

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services in Surry Hills, NSW is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team and make a difference in the lives of people with a disability. You will provide person-centred support, adapting daily routines to each client’s needs, such as accompanying them to outings or appointments.

Applicants must have a valid vehicle, police checks, a valid driver's license, First aid/CPR, and exceptional communication skills.