Moana -Disability Support Worker

Help at Hand Support Services; South Australia; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support services organization in South Australia is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers. Daily tasks involve assisting clients with outings and ensuring their comfort at home. The ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification, a current police check, and a valid driver’s license. This casual role offers an exciting and varied experience in the disability support sector.

Qualifications

• Must have a fully insured and reliable vehicle.
• International or current police check (within 6 months).
• Full and clean Australian driver’s license.
• Right to live and work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide a person-centred approach to support.
• Assist clients with outings and appointments.
• Keep clients company at home and provide companionship.

Skills

Empathetic and proactive

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to self-supervise

Punctual

Reliable and flexible

Education

Cert III in Disability or equivalent experience

First aid/CPR certificates (current)

Current Working with Children check

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide a person-centred approach to support; daily routine depends on the individual.
• Assist clients with outings (e.g., beach, movie, game) and accompany them to appointments or activities.
• Keep clients company at home and provide companionship and support as needed.

Qualifications & Eligibility

• 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
• Right to live and work in Australia

If you meet all the above eligibility requirements, we would like to hear from you. Please send your Resume and Cover Letter and click the APPLY button to upload the same. If you are determined to be a suitable applicant, one of our staff members will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Job Details

• Work Remotely: No
• Job Type: Casual
• Salary: $32.56 – $41 per hour
• Schedule:
  • Afternoon shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift
  • Public holidays
  • Rotating roster
  • Shift work
  • Weekend availability