Oatley - Disability Support Worker

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

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Sydney is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to provide person-centred care to clients with disabilities. Your daily routine will vary, from outings to appointments and in-home support, focusing on dignity and independence.

Applicants must have a current police check, Working with Children check, First aid/CPR, a valid Australian driver’s license and a reliable vehicle. Flexible shifts include mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have a vehicle and full insurance for client transport.
• Current police check within 6 months or international check if applicable.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• First aid/CPR certificates current.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client.
• Assist with daily activities and outings as required.
• Attend medical appointments with clients where needed.
• Offer companionship and keep clients engaged at home.
• Maintain clear communication and crisis-ready calm when needed.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Punctuality

Reliability

Flexibility

Self-management

Education

Certificate III in Disability

Working with Children Check

Police check

First aid/CPR certificates

Driver's license

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: $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