ABOUT THE ROLE
Trusting Hands Disability Services (THDS) is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and experienced support workers to join our team.
As a Support Worker, you are directly responsible for the day to day support, personal care, domestic assistance and personal development of our participants. You will also provide a range of community living, social and recreational support services to assist people with a disability or mental illness to be actively involved in their local community, be valued and respected and engaged in meaningful opportunities. You will need a car to travel to participants residence and facilitate transportation to attend medical appointments, shoppings, and other community activities.
At Trusting Hands Disability Services, we offer great working atmosphere with excellent work life balance with new career opportunities.
As an employee of THDS, we expect our staff to work within the values of the organisation, have a current Working with Vulnerable People care and Police check.
This is a mobile role – a reliable vehicle and mobile phone are required.
WHY JOIN US?
At THDS, we offer:
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- Excellent work-life balance
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
REQUIREMENTS
Essential Qualifications & Documents:
- Certificate III (or higher) in Disability, Aged Care, Community Services, or Mental Health
- Minimum 12 months’ experience in a similar role
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Valid Australian driver’s licence is a must
- Own registered and insured vehicle
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Vulnerable People card
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Check (employment purposes)
- COVID-19 Vaccination (including booster if eligible) or valid medical exemption
Desirable:
- Manual handling training
- Experience with autism and/or behaviours of concern
- Intermediate computer skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Availability to work across rotating rosters (including evenings, weekends, and public holidays)
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please include the following with your application:
- Your resume
- Contact details of two referees (including your current or most recent employer)
Email your application to: [email protected]
For enquiries, call us during office hours: 1800 023 123 (Mon–Fri)
Visit us: www.trustinghandsdisabilityservices.com.au
Immediate Start if you are successful during interview.
Additional Information
Schedule:
- Morning / Afternoon / Evening shifts
- Rotating roster including weekends and public holidays
- Flexible hours available
Benefits:
- Travel reimbursement
- Penalty rates for applicable shifts
Work Remotely: No
The application form will include these questions:
- Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
- Do you have prior experience in Mental health and disability support worker?
- Do you own or have regular access to a car?
- Are you available to work on a rotating roster?
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $32.88 – $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
