Viewbank - Disability Support Worker

Help at Hand Support Services; Koolunga; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Help at Hand Support Services in Australia is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team and help improve the lives of people with a disability. You will provide a person-centred approach and your daily routine will depend on the person you are supporting, from outings to appointments and home companionship.

We value reliability, empathy, and strong communication. The role is casual with shift options including mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights and weekends; you will

Qualifications

• Must have a current Working with Children Check.
• Cert III in Disability or above or equivalent experience.
• First aid/CPR certificates (current).
• Full and clean Australian driver’s license and own insured vehicle.
• Be punctual, reliable and flexible, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to each client.
• Assist with outings (beach, cinema, games) and appointments.
• Offer companionship and daily home support with a warm, respectful approach.
• Maintain safety, calmness and crisis management when needed.

Skills

Punctual and reliable

Empathetic & proactive

Excellent communication

Calm under crisis

Self-supervision

Good written/verbal communication

Education

Cert III in Disability or equivalent

Working with Children Check

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.

Requirements

• 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

Right to live and work in Australia.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $33.46 - $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