Harcourt - Disability Support Worker

Help at Hand Support Services; Harcourt; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Australia is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team and make a difference in the lives of people with a disability. You will deliver person-centred support, adapt to daily routines, and accompany clients on days out or to medical appointments, while providing companionship at home and maintaining dignity and independence.

Casual shifts with a rotating roster include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Own a fully insured and reliable vehicle.
• International police check or current police check (within 6 months).
• Cert III in Disability or above or equivalent experience.
• Current Working with Children check.
• First aid/CPR certificates (current).
• Full and clean Australian driver’s license.
• Punctual, reliable, and flexible.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Empathetic and proactive with genuine interest to work in this field.
• Ability to self-supervise and stay calm in crises.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support and assist daily routines.
• Assist clients with outings (beach, movies, activities) and medical appointments.
• Offer companionship at home and support in crisis situations.

Skills

Reliable & punctual

Good written and verbal communication

Empathetic & proactive

Education

Cert III in Disability or above

Tools

First aid/CPR certificates

Working with children check

Police check (within 6 months)

Australian driver’s license

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: $33.46 - $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