Disability Support Worker - Varied Casual Shifts

Help at Hand Support Services; Geelong; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Geelong is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team. You will provide person-centred support, helping clients with daily activities and accompanying them on outings such as beach trips or cinema visits.

Each day varies: you may assist with medical appointments or spend quiet time at home with a cup of tea, while staying calm, patient and compassionate. Casual shifts available across afternoons, mornings, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Own fully insured, reliable vehicle.
• Current police check (within 6 months) or international check if applicable.
• 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, 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 during crises.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client.
• Assist with daily activities and accompany outings (beach, cinema, sports).
• Help attend medical appointments and provide companionship at home.

Skills

Own vehicle

Punctuality

Reliability

Flexibility

Written communication

Verbal communication

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Education

Cert III in Disability or above

First aid/CPR certificates

Working with Children check

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services in Geelong is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team. You will provide person-centred support, helping clients with daily activities and accompanying them on outings such as beach trips or cinema visits.

Each day varies: you may assist with medical appointments or spend quiet time at home with a cup of tea, while staying calm, patient and compassionate. Casual shifts available across afternoons, mornings, nights and weekends.