Disability Support Worker

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Trusting Hands Disability Services (THDS) is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and experienced **female support workers who can speak either Mandarin or Cantonese** to join our team. This requirement is based on the expressed preferences and personal care needs of our participants, in line with the _genuine occupational requirement_ provision.

As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality support services including:

- Personal care
- Domestic assistance
- Community participation
- Social and recreational support
- Personal development and skill building

You will work to empower individuals with disabilities and/or mental health conditions to live independently, build meaningful relationships, and actively participate in their communities.

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
- **Female applicants only** **who can speak either Mandarin or Cantonese**(in line with participant support requirements)
- Minimum 12 months’ experience in a similar role
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Valid Australian driver’s licence
- Own registered and insured vehicle
- Mobile phone
- 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**
- Your resume
- Contact details of two referees (including your current or most recent employer)

**For enquiries, call us during office hours**: _1800 023 123 (Mon-Fri)_

**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
- 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**:

- Travel reimbursement

Work Location: In person