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

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:

For enquiries, call us during office hours: Mon–Fri)

Visit us:

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:

• Travel reimbursement

Work Location: In person