Sebastopol- Disability Support Worker

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

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Ballarat is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team and help improve the lives of people with a disability. You will provide person-centred support, accompany clients on outings to beaches, cinemas, or community activities, and assist with medical appointments and at-home companionship.

This casual role offers varied shifts including morning, afternoon, evening, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have a fully insured and reliable vehicle.
• Police check (international if applicable) or current police check within 6 months.
• 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 remain calm in crises.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client.
• Assist with daily activities and accompany clients on outings and appointments.
• Offer companionship and emotional support at home and in the community.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Be punctual

Be reliable and flexible

Empathetic and proactive with a true -

The ability to self-supervise and stay

Education

Cert III in Disability or above or equivalent experience

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Tools

Australian driver’s license (full and clean)

Fully insured reliable vehicle

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.

You must have the following in order to be considered:

• 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