Geelong - Disability Support Worker

Help at Hand Support Services; Geelong; 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 compassionate team in Geelong. You will provide person-centred support, helping clients with daily tasks, outings, medical appointments and in-home companionship.

Ideal candidates hold a Cert III in Disability or equivalent, with a current Working with Children Check, First Aid/CPR, and a valid Australian driver’s license. A reliable vehicle and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a Cert III in Disability or an equivalent level of experience.
• Must have a current Working with Children Check.
• Must have a fully insured and reliable vehicle.
• 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 disability support.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client.
• Assist with daily activities and accompany clients on outings to beaches, movies, games, etc.
• Support clients to attend medical appointments and stay with them at home for companionship.
• Maintain safety, dignity and respect for clients at all times.
• Communicate clearly with clients, families and team members.

Skills

Own vehicle

Police check

First aid/CPR

Working with Children Check

Disability support

Punctual

Reliable

Communication skills

Empathetic approach

Calm under pressure

Education

Cert III in Disability or above

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.

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 per hour

Schedule

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