Compassionate Disability Support Worker | Varied Shifts (Casual)

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 help make a difference in the lives of people with a disability.

You will provide a person-centred approach, with daily routines that vary from community outings to medical appointments and at-home companionship. This role offers casual shifts across afternoons, mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays, requiring flexibility and empathy.

Qualifications

• Must have your own insured and reliable vehicle.
• International police check or current police check (within 6 months).
• 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, 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 to remain calm and composed at times of crisis.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to clients with a disability.
• Assist client with daily activities and community outings.
• Accompany clients to medical appointments and provide companionship at home.

Skills

Own insured vehicle

Punctuality

Reliability

Communication skills

Empathy

Resilience under pressure

Self-supervision

Crisis management

Education

Cert III in Disability

Job description

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

You will provide a person-centred approach, with daily routines that vary from community outings to medical appointments and at-home companionship. This role offers casual shifts across afternoons, mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays, requiring flexibility and empathy.