Geelong- 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 is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team and help make a difference in the lives of people with a disability.

You will provide a person-centred approach with daily routines that vary, including outings to the beach or cinema, medical appointments, and companionship at home.

Qualifications

• Must have a Cert III in Disability or equivalent experience.
• Own fully insured and reliable vehicle.
• Current police check (within 6 months) or international if applicable.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• First aid/CPR certificates current.
• Full and clean Australian driver’s license.
• Be punctual, reliable and flexible.
• Good written and verbal communication; empathetic and proactive.
• Ability to self-supervise and stay calm in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to clients.
• Assist with outings to the beach, cinema, or events.
• Support medical appointments and home companionship.
• Maintain daily routines and monitor wellbeing.
• Document care activities and communicate with the team.

Skills

Reliable and punctual

Good written and verbal communication

Empathetic and proactive

Self-supervision and calm under crisis

Flexible

Education

Cert III in Disability or equivalent

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