Greensborough - 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 make a difference in the lives of people with disability.

You will provide person-centred support, with days that vary from community outings to medical appointments and in-home companionship. The role is casual with flexible shifts to suit your schedule, requiring empathy, reliability and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Must have own insured, reliable vehicle
• International police check or current police check within 6 months
• 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
• Ability to self-supervise and remain calm in crisis

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client.
• Assist with activities and outings such as visits to the beach, movies, or games, and accompany to appointments.
• Support clients at home, ensuring safety and companionship, with clear communication and documentation as required

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Punctual

Reliable and flexible

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Self supervision

Teamwork

Education

Cert III in Disability or above or equivalent experience

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