Leichhardt- Disability Support Worker

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

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services, based in Surry Hills NSW, is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers for a casual role. You will provide person-centred care, assist with daily routines, and support clients to participate in activities and appointments.

Role requires a current Working with Children Check, First Aid/CPR, a valid Australian driver’s license, and reliable transport. You must be punctual, empathetic, and capable of handling shifts across afternoons, mornings, evenings, and

Qualifications

• Must have own insured vehicle or reliable transport.
• Current Working with Children check (or eligible).
• Certificate III in Disability or higher.
• First aid/CPR current.
• Australian driver’s license (full, clean).
• Be punctual, reliable and flexible; good written and verbal communication.
• Right to live and work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client’s needs.
• Assist with daily activities and accompany clients to social/medical appointments.
• Support clients with community outings and recreational activities.
• Maintain client wellbeing and safety with empathy and professionalism.

Skills

Communication skills

Punctual

Reliability & flexibility

Empathetic & proactive

Education

Certificate III in Disability or above

Working with Children Check

First aid/CPR certificates

Australian driver’s license

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services – Surry Hills NSW

Casual/Temporary

6d 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 per hour

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Public holidays
• Rotating roster
• Shift work
• Weekend availability