Doncaster- Disability Support Worker

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

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Melbourne, VIC is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team on a casual basis. You will deliver person-centred support, helping clients with daily activities and outings, while ensuring safety and dignity.

Each day varies: from beach trips or cinema visits to medical appointments and home companionship. The role requires a valid police check, WWC and FIRST AID/CPR, plus reliable transport and a flexible, empathetic approach.

Qualifications

• Own fully insured vehicle
• Police check current within 6 months
• Cert III in Disability or equivalent
• Current Working with Children Check
• First Aid/ CPR certificates current
• Full and clean Australian driver’s license
• Punctual, reliable and flexible
• Good written and verbal communication
• Empathetic, proactive and calm under pressure

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support based on the individual needs of the client
• Assist with outings, such as beach visits, movies or sports activities
• Accompany to medical appointments and accompany client at home with companionship
• Support daily routines while promoting independence and safety
• Communicate clearly with clients, families and team members

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

Cert III in Disability

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services - Melbourne VIC

Casual/Temporary

8d 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.

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.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $34.10 - $44.50 per hour

Schedule:

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