Strathpine - Disability Support Worker

Help at Hand Support Services; Strathpine; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team and help make a difference in the lives of people with a disability. You will provide person-centred support, with days varying from outings to the beach or cinema to medical appointments or home companionship.

A calm, empathetic approach and reliable, flexible attitude are essential. Requirements include a current Police check, Cert III in Disability or above, Working with Children check, First

Qualifications

• Must have Certificate III in Disability or above
• Current Working with Children Check
• First aid/ CPR certificates (current)
• Full and clean Australian driver’s license
• Own insured vehicle
• Police check (within 6 months)
• Be punctual, reliable and flexible
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Empathetic and proactive with a genuine interest to work in this field
• Ability to self-supervise and stay calm in crisis situations

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support based on each client’s needs
• Assist with outings and activities (beach, cinema, games) and accompany to events
• Take clients to medical appointments and provide companionship at home with a cup of tea
• Maintain clear communication with clients and the team to ensure quality care

Skills

Empathetic

Reliable

Punctual

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexible

Calm under pressure

Self-supervise

Education

Certificate III in Disability

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.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $33.56 - $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