Marrickville- Disability Support Worker

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

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Marrickville, NSW, is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers for casual/temporary roles. You will provide person-centred support and tailor daily routines to the needs of the person you are supporting.

Candidates must have a Cert III in Disability or above, a current Working with Children check, First Aid/CPR, a police check, a reliable vehicle, a full Australian driver’s license, and the right to live and work in Australia.

Qualifications

• Must have a Cert III in Disability or above or equivalent experience.
• First aid/CPR certificates (current).
• Full and clean Australian driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred disability support.
• Assist with daily activities and accompany clients to events or appointments.
• Maintain a safe, supportive and respectful environment.

Skills

Own vehicle

Police check current

Excellent communication

Empathy

Reliability

Education

Cert III in Disability

Job description

Help at Hand Support Services - Marrickville NSW

Casual/Temporary

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 licenseBe 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.

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