Frankston - Disability Support Worker

Help at Hand Support Services; Frankston; 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 Victoria. You will deliver person-centred support, helping clients with daily activities and outings while ensuring safety and dignity at all times.

Each day varies: you may accompany a client to appointments, the beach, movies, or home activities, offering companionship and practical help. A flexible, reliable, caring attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Cert III in Disability or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a person-centred support tailored to each client.

Skills

Own vehicle

Police check (within 6 months)

Punctual

Reliable and flexible

Written and verbal communication

Empathetic and proactive

Self-supervise; stay calm

Driver's license

Support people with disabilities

Education

Certificate III in Disability or higher

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.

• 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