Mount Martha - 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 is hiring Disability Support Workers in Mount Martha, VIC. This casual/temporary role involves a person-centred approach, varied daily routines, and supporting clients with outings, medical appointments, and in-home activities.

Applicants must have a reliable vehicle, WWC check, police check, Cert III in Disability or higher, and current First Aid/CPR. White-card? Not specified. You must have the right to work in Australia and be punctual and reliable.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for a current police check within 6 months.
• Cert III in Disability or higher is required.
• Current Working with Children check.
• First aid/CPR certificates valid.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client.
• Assist with daily routines and activities, including outings and appointments.
• Offer companionship and encourage engagement to promote independence.
• Remain calm and responsive during crises and maintain safety.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Empathy

Punctuality

Reliability

Education

Cert III in Disability

Working with Children Check

First aid/CPR certificates

Police check (within 6 months)

Job description

Mount Martha - Disability Support Worker

Help at Hand Support Services – Mount Martha VIC

Casual/Temporary

19h 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.

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

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

Additional information

• Mental Health support
• Epilepsy Support