Mernda- Disability Support Worker

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

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Melbourne is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to provide person-centred support to clients with disabilities. You will assist with daily activities, accompany outings, accompany medical appointments, and provide companionship and practical help to improve quality of life.

Every day brings varied routines and opportunities to make a difference. This casual role offers flexible shifts, with an emphasis on dignity, safety, and client empowerment in a

Qualifications

• Must have own fully insured vehicle and a valid driver's licence.
• Certificate III in Disability or equivalent experience required.
• Current Working with Children check and First aid/CPR certificates.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client.
• Assist with daily activities, outings, and appointments.
• Ensure safety, dignity, and wellbeing in all interactions.

Skills

Vehicle ownership

Written/verbal communication

Punctuality

Reliability

Empathy

Crisis management

Self-supervised

Education

Certificate III in Disability

Working with Children Check

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.

If you find yourself meeting all the above eligibility requirements, we would like to hear from you.

Requirements

• 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 - $44.50 per hour

Schedule

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