Empathetic Disability Support Specialist

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

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team in Australia. You will provide person-centred support, adapting to each client's routine and needs, helping with daily activities and accompanying them to outings or appointments.

The role requires reliability, a valid NSW police check or equivalent, a current Working with Children check, and a current First Aid/CPR certificate. A vehicle and driver's license are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 license
• Be punctual, reliable and flexible
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Empathetic and proactive with a genuine interest in this field
• Ability to self-supervise and remain calm in crisis situations

Responsibilities

• Provide a person-centred approach to support people with a disability.
• Assist clients with everyday activities and accompany them to appointments or social outings.
• Adapt daily routines to the needs and preferences of each individual.

Skills

Own vehicle

First aid/CPR

Police check

Working with Children Check

Punctuality

Reliability

Communication

Empathy

Education

Cert III in Disability or above

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team in Australia. You will provide person-centred support, adapting to each client's routine and needs, helping with daily activities and accompanying them to outings or appointments.

The role requires reliability, a valid NSW police check or equivalent, a current Working with Children check, and a current First Aid/CPR certificate. A vehicle and driver's license are essential.