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 fully insured and reliable vehicle
High Care experience
Extensive mental health experience
Trauma-informed care experience and has worked with AOD participants
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 meet all the above eligibility requirements, we would like to hear from you. Please send your Resume and Cover Letter and click the APPLY button to upload the same. If you are determined to be a suitable applicant, one of our staff members will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $31.46 – $37.05 per hour
Schedule:
Afternoon shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
Night shift
Public holidays
Rotating roster
Shift work
Weekend availability
Supplementary Pay:
Penalty rates
Work Location: In person
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