Northcote - Disability Support Worker
- Provide person-centred support to individuals with disabilities.
- Assist clients with daily activities and appointments.
- Maintain a flexible and empathetic approach to care.
About the job
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 drivers 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. 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
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
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