Glebe - Disability Support Worker

Help at Hand Support Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with a disability. You will provide a person-centred approach, with a daily routine that varies by client—from accompanying someone to the beach or a movie to supporting medical appointments at home, offering companionship over tea.

Casual shifts with a rotating roster in Sydney require punctuality, empathy, and strong communication to ensure

Qualifications

• Must have your own 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide a person-centred approach and adapt daily routines to each client.
• Assist with activities such as beach/outings, movies, or games.
• Support clients to attend medical appointments and provide companionship at home.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Reliability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Education

Cert III in Disability or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Requirements

• 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. If you find yourself meeting all the above eligibility requirements, we would like to hear from you.

Work Remotely

No

Compensation and Employment Details

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