Crowsnest - Disability Support Worker

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

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Sydney is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to provide person-centred care to clients with a disability. The role offers casual hours across afternoons, days, evenings and weekends.

You will assist with outings, medical appointments, and home-based companionship, with a focus on safety and respectful, empowering support. A valid driver's license and a current police check are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have right to live and work in Australia
• Police check (international if applicable) or current police check (within 6 months)
• 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 approach with a genuine interest in disability work
• Ability to self-supervise and remain calm in crisis

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care tailored to each client
• Assist with outings (beach, cinema, activities) and social events
• Support clients to attend medical appointments
• Offer companionship at home and during daily routines

Skills

Empathetic

Verbal communication

Written communication

Punctual

Reliable

Flexible

Education

Cert III in Disability or higher

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services – Sydney NSW

Casual/Temporary

1d ago , from Help at Hand Support Services

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.

• 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.

One of our staff members will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Job Details

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