Kilmore - Disability Support Worker

Help at Hand Support Services; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Victoria is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team and make a difference in the lives of people with a disability. You will provide a person-centred approach with daily routines that vary, from community outings to medical appointments, and offering companionship at home with a cup of tea.

The role is casual, with shifts including afternoons, mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have a current police check (within 6 months if applicable) or international check if required.
• Certificate III in Disability or equivalent experience.
• Must have a full, clean Australian driver’s license.
• Must have own insured and reliable vehicle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Be punctual, reliable and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred disability support.
• Assist with daily activities and accompany to appointments.
• Help with social outings and home companionship.
• Maintain safety and stay calm during crises.

Skills

Own vehicle

Police check

Cert III Disability

Working with children check

First aid/CPR

Driver's license

Punctual

Reliable and flexible

Good communication

Empathetic and proactive

Calm under pressure

Education

Cert III Disability

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. If you find yourself meeting all the above eligibility requirements, we would like to hear from you. If you are determined to be a suitable applicant, one of our staff members will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

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