Sunnybank - Disability Support Worker

Help at Hand Support; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Brisbane seeks experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team. You will provide person-centred care, assist with daily activities, accompany clients to outings, appointments, and social events.

Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a current police check, Cert III in Disability or equivalent, Working with Children check, First Aid/CPR, and reliable transport. Casual role with varied shifts and a focus on compassionate support.

Qualifications

• Must have own vehicle and being mobile is essential.
• Police check current within 6 months.
• Cert III in Disability or above, or equivalent experience.
• A current Working with Children check is required.
• First Aid/CPR certificates current.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support to people with a disability.
• Assist with daily living activities and community access.
• Support clients to attend medical appointments and social outings.
• Maintain accurate communication with supervisors and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathetic

Punctual

Reliability

Education

Cert III in Disability

Working with Children Check

First Aid/CPR

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: $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