Logan - Disability Support Worker

Help at Hand Support Services; Logan City; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Logan City, Queensland is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team. You will provide person-centred support, assist with daily activities, and accompany clients to outings or appointments.

The role requires a current police check, Working with Children, First Aid/CPR, a valid Australian driver's license and own vehicle. You will need to be punctual, reliable, flexible, and have strong communication and empathy to help people live more

Qualifications

• Must have own fully insured and reliable vehicle.
• International police check (if applicable) 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.
• The ability to self-supervise and to remain calm and composed at times of crisis.

Responsibilities

• Provide a person-centred approach and tailor daily routines to each client.
• Assist with outings and appointments (e.g., beach, movies, games) and provide companionship at home.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Communication skills

Empathy

Proactivity

Calm under pressure

Driver's license

Own vehicle

Education

Cert III in Disability or above

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: $33.56 – $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