Disability Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Geelong, Australia Disability Support Full time

**Support Worker Job Summary**

We are seeking a patient and compassionate support worker to join our team and provide emotional and practical assistance to our clients. In this role, you'll make a significant difference in the quality of life for the people and families that you work with.

**Support Worker Duties and Responsibilities**
- Take case notes, and maintain adequate records about the client's progress
- Emotionally support clients by engaging in conversations and actively listening to their concerns
- Help with the client's domestic tasks, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and shopping
- Provide advice to clients about practical issues, including assisting with disability grants, finding suitable housing, and any other financial benefits
- Accompany clients to meetings with other healthcare facilities or agencies
- Work with the families of clients to educate them about proper support for the client
- Collaborate with other support workers to exchange advice and best practices
- Continuously advance in the profession by attending various seminars, conferences, and other educational opportunities

**Support Worker Requirements and Qualifications**
- Knowledge of standards and requirements in the support work field
- Service-oriented with a passion for helping people
- Solid interpersonal communication skills, with an emphasis on active listening
- Ability to build strong relationships and gain trust
- Empathetic approach, a non-judgmental attitude, and a willingness to be patient
- Physical ability to complete domestic duties
- Strong problem solving and leadership skills
- Level head with the ability to stay calm, even in high-pressure situations
- Time management skills and the willingness to prioritize the needs of many clients
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality
- Has atleast Cert III in Disability Support or Individual Support
- 6months of experience in a support worker role
- Proven compassionate and patient demeanor
- Up to date First Aid and CPR
- NDIS Clearance and Working with Children Clearance

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $35.00 per hour

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

  • Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Geelong, Victoria, Australia Sahara Disability Services Full time

    The Disability Support Worker plays a crucial role in providing assistance and care to individuals with disabilities, enabling them to live fulfilling and independent lives. Reporting to managers and directors within the organisation, the Disability Support Worker operates within a team environment to ensure the holistic well-being and quality of life for...

  • Disability Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Geelong, Australia Crossing the Gap Disability Services Full time

    Casual Hours - Geelong Victoria Crossing the Gap Disability strives to support people with a disability to do the things they love. Our organization's moto is _**Your Choice, Your Goals, Your Pace.**_ We work with our participants to understand what is important to them and provide support workers who can then help them achieve their goals. This is an...

  • Disability Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Geelong, Australia RAD Community Support Services Full time

    MALE LGBTQI Friendly Support Worker!! RAD Community Support Services are an NDIS Provider in Victoria with a growing client base and qualified and experienced Support Workers who are passionate about what they do! Must have - NDIS Clearance and Orientation - Recent Police Check - WWCC - Fully Vaccinated against Covid 19 - First Aid and CPR - Full License...

  • Disability Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Geelong, Australia Sahara Disability Services Full time

    The Disability Support Worker plays a crucial role in providing assistance and care to individuals with disabilities, enabling them to live fulfilling and independent lives. Reporting to managers and directors within the organisation, the Disability Support Worker operates within a team environment to ensure the holistic well-being and quality of life for...

  • Disability Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Geelong, Australia Enable Life Disability Services Pty Ltd Full time

    **About This Opportunity** We are seeking reliable and compassionate high performing, qualified and experienced Personal Carers to become companions to our participants living independently in their own homes. **Work you own hours ranging from 7.00am to 10.00pm, Monday to Sunday to suit your family/work life on a fortnightly roster so you can plan your...

  • Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Geelong, Victoria, Australia RAD Community Support Services Full time

    MALE LGBTQI Friendly Support WorkerRAD Community Support Services are an NDIS Provider in Victoria with a growing client base and qualified and experienced Support Workers who are passionate about what they doMust have NDIS Clearance and Orientation Recent Police Check WWCC Fully Vaccinated against Covid 1 First Aid and CPR Full License and Comprehensive...

  • Disability Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Geelong, Australia Nungga support service Full time

    Disability support worker casual employee, hours will increase over time for the right person if you have the following qualifications we would love to hear from you cert 4 in disability or studying experience is preferred current first aid and cpr certificate current police and working with childrens check car and license with full comprehensive...

  • Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Geelong, Victoria, Australia Crossing the Gap Disability Services Full time

    Casual Hours Geelong VictoriaCrossing the Gap Disability strives to support people with a disability to do the things they love. Our organization's moto is _Your Choice, Your Goals, Your Pace._We work with our participants to understand what is important to them and provide support workers who can then help them achieve their goals.This is an exciting...

  • Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Geelong, Victoria, Australia Enable Life Disability Services Pty Ltd Full time

    About This OpportunityWe are seeking reliable and compassionate high performing, qualified and experienced Personal Carers to become companions to our participants living independently in their own homes.Work you own hours ranging from 7.00am to 10.00pm, Monday to Sunday to suit your family/work life on a fortnightly roster so you can plan your days.Our...

  • Disability Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Geelong, Australia Core Autism & Disability Services Full time

    Core Autism & Disability Services work with clients aged 2 to 25 years. **Duties/responsibilities** - Disability support workers help with clients’ independence and quality of life. They work in clients’ homes and provide both physical assistance and emotional support. - Assisting people to perform important daily activities. - Facilitating daily...

  • Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Geelong, Victoria, Australia M.A.E Support Services Full time

    Your roleOur clients located in the Greater Geelong, Surf Coast and Bellarine PeninsulaRegions and require daily or weekly support on an ongoing basis.Upon being successful, you will have the opportunity to join a casual roster where you will be responsible for delivering quality care to clients and assist them to be empowered, safe, Independent and live...

  • Disability Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Geelong, Australia Core Autism & Disability Services Full time

    Core Autism & Disability Services work with clients aged 2 to 25 years. **Duties/responsibilities** - Disability support workers help with clients’ independence and quality of life. They work in clients’ homes and provide both physical assistance and emotional support. - Assisting people to perform important daily activities. - Facilitating daily...

  • Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Geelong, Victoria, Australia Core Autism & Disability Services Full time

    Core Autism & Disability Services work with clients aged 2 to 25 years.Duties/responsibilities Disability support workers help with clients' independence and quality of life. They work in clients' homes and provide both physical assistance and emotional support. Assisting people to perform important daily activities. Facilitating daily personal hygiene and...

  • Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Geelong, Victoria, Australia Help at Hand Support Services Full time

    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...

  • Disability Support Worker

    3 days ago

    Geelong, Australia Nextt Group Full time

    Supportive team and rewarding role helping people living with disabilities - A role with true purpose | Professional Development Opportunities! - Real flexibility, guaranteed shifts and penalty rates At Nextt, we are committed to delivering person-centered care to people living with disabilities. As a leading NDIS provider in Australia, we want to connect...

  • Residential Support Worker

    7 days ago

    Geelong, Australia Gateways Support Services Full time

    Multiple Vacancies - Permanent Part Time - Attractive hourly rate **About Us** At Gateways, we all have one thing in common, the passion to support people with a disability and make every day better. The Gateways Support Services vision is to provide support for children and adults with a disability and their families to maximise their quality of life. We...

  • Disability Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Geelong, Australia Nextt Group Pty Ltd Full time

    **Position Description** At Nextt, we are experts at delivering person-cantered care to individuals living with disabilities and mental health challenges. As a leading NDIS provider in Australia, our objective is to hire highly principled disability support workers so we can deliver exceptional and creative support to our clients in their everyday lives. We...

  • Disability Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Geelong, Australia Positive Wellness Recovery Centre Full time

    **IMMEDIATE START - Casual** **About Us** Positive Wellness Recovery Centre is **a registered NDIS provider** that prides itself on its professional and diligent approach to giving support that is the best standard of service in the industry. We work alongside participants in formulating a goals-based approach strategy to their development, which is...

  • Disability Support Worker

    1 month ago

    Geelong, Australia Positive Wellness Recovery Centre Full time

    **IMMEDIATE START - Casual** **About Us** Positive Wellness Recovery Centre is **a registered NDIS provider** that prides itself on its professional and diligent approach to giving support that is the best standard of service in the industry. We work alongside participants in formulating a goals-based approach strategy to their development, which is...

  • Disability Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Geelong, Australia Positive Wellness Recovery Centre Full time

    **IMMEDIATE START - Casual** **About Us** Positive Wellness Recovery Centre is **a registered NDIS provider** that prides itself on its professional and diligent approach to giving support that is the best standard of service in the industry. We work alongside participants in formulating a goals-based approach strategy to their development, which is...