Crowsnest - Disability Support Worker

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

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in New South Wales is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team. You will deliver person-centred care, assist with daily activities, and help clients enjoy outings and social activities.

Roles vary by client and day, including appointments, home companionship, and community activities. You must meet eligibility, hold valid checks, and have a reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Must have own fully 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 licence.
• Be punctual and reliable.
• Be flexible and have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Empathetic and proactive with a genuine interest to work in this field.
• Ability to self-supervise and stay calm in crises.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client’s needs.
• Assist clients with daily routines, appointments, and community activities.
• Accompany clients to outings, medical appointments, or social events.
• Maintain safe, respectful, and supportive environment for clients.

Skills

Reliable vehicle

Punctual

Good communication

Empathetic

Self-supervise

Flexible

Team player

Education

Cert III in Disability or above

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.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $34.10 - $44 per hour

Schedule

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