Ringwood -Disability Support Worker

Help at Hand Support Services; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 44,854 - 53,726; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Victoria is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. The role involves providing personalized support, assisting clients with outings, medical appointments, and daily tasks. Candidates must have relevant qualifications, including Cert III in Disability, and possess a reliable vehicle. This is a casual position with varied shifts including afternoons, evenings, and weekends, with a pay rate ranging from $32.56 to $39.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have your own fully insured and reliable vehicle.
• International police check or current police check (within 6 months).
• A current Working with children check.
• First aid/CPR certificates (current).
• Full and clean Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Providing a person-centred approach to disability support.
• Assisting clients with daily activities like outings and appointments.
• Ensuring the comfort and safety of clients.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Empathetic and proactive

Self-supervision

Ability to remain calm in crisis

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Cert III in Disability or equivalent experience

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, which means each day can be different. You might be assisting a client to go on a day at the beach, to a movie or a game, or helping them 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 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 licence
• Be punctual
• Be reliable and flexible
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Empathetic and proactive with a genuine interest in this field
• The ability to self‑supervise and 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, please send your resume and cover letter and click the APPLY button to upload them. If you are determined to be a suitable applicant, one of our staff members will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Work Remotely

No

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $32.56 – $39.00 per hour

Schedule

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