Jobs That Make a Difference

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Do you want to make a difference in your job, but are unsure which direction to go? Have you considered a career as a disability support worker?

Support workers provide emotional, personal, and physical support to people living with a disability. This support is life-changing for people in care as well as their families.

Working in disability care is a highly rewarding job where you can make a difference in someone’s life. If a career in this sector interests you, completing a Certificate 3 in Individual Support (Disability) would be a great step towards getting a job.

Furthermore, read on for more information about disability support workers.

It’s a career with purpose

A career in the disability sector can offer amazing job satisfaction.

Support workers get to make real, positive impacts in the lives of the people they work with.

Every day is filled with opportunities to make a difference when you work in disability care.

What can be more rewarding than knowing you are helping someone live life to their fullest?

Job security

The disability sector offers reliability, stability, and room for career progression.

The demand for qualified support workers has been growing rapidly, and projected job growth of 24.7% over the next 5 years means it will not slow down anytime soon.

If you are looking for a long-term career with room for growth, a job in the disability sector can offer you that.

Work / life balance

Many job opportunities in disability care are part-time and allow you to work flexible hours.

They will often include morning, afternoon, or night shifts, which provide more flexibility when needing to balance other commitments.

Challenging / Diverse

Disability support workers are constantly being challenged and learning something new, about themselves and their clients.

They help clients with a range of tasks such as personal grooming, grocery shopping and social activities – no day is the same.

A role in disability care can be challenging, but you will push yourself to do better and get the best possible outcome for clients.

Ready to make a difference?

Working in the disability sector is an incredibly rewarding job. When you work in disability care, every day is a chance to do something different and make a difference.

Interested in becoming a disability support worker? HITsa offers the Certificate 3 in Individual Support (disability) which will provide you with the skills and knowledge to support people living with a disability, as well as prepare you for a job in disability care.

Need more information? Contact our friendly and professional team on (08) 8375 2800.

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Up-skill Your Aged Care Qualification

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Do you work in the aged care sector and want to take the next step in your career? Up-skilling or re-skilling can be an excellent path to success.

There are many ways you can up-skill and advance your career. If you work in aged care, you can broaden your skill set and boost your job prospects by completing a 7-day short course.

Here is some more information about the 7-day short course, it’s benefits and how to enrol.

What is the course?

Aged care workers can up-skill by completing an Individual Support – Disability Skill Set.

The Disability Skill Set is suitable for those who hold a certificate 3 level qualification or higher in Community Services, Health or related field and want to develop their skills in providing person centred support to people living with a disability.

The course is government funded for eligible participants, meaning the fee could be as little as $25 per student.

What will I get out of the course?

Completing the Disability Skill Set will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work with people living with a disability.

Developing your skill set will give you confidence, increase employment opportunities and help with career progression.

You will also gain a nationally recognised statement of attainment after successfully completing the course.

Why do I need/want the skills to support those living with a disability?

Disability support workers make a real difference in people’s lives, helping them gain independence and feel apart off their community.

The disability sector also offers great job stability with a projected job growth of 24.7% over the next 5 years.

If you want a rewarding career with great job security and room for growth – this could be for you.

Interested in upskilling your aged care qualification?

Furthermore, up-skill and increase your job opportunities by completing the CHCSS00098 Individual Support – Disability Skill Set.

This course will provide you with the skills to support those living with a disability, as well as increase your employment opportunities.

It’s also government funded for eligible participants and takes as little as 7 days to complete.

Call (08) 8375 2800 for more information, or enquire online here.

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New Training Location in Salisbury

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Are you looking for training courses in Salisbury? Look no further than HITsa! We’re so excited to announce that we have opened a new temporary training location in Salisbury. The new training location at 36 Ann Street will be a temporary base until the long-term building in John Street is ready for HITsa to move into. 

In addition, HITsa will be running health and hospitality courses in Salisbury on a regular basis. Then progressing on to more frequent training days once we have moved into the permanent training location. 

Wondering what courses will be available from our Salisbury training location? Read on for some information about our courses, what will be available at Salisbury and how to enrol.

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)

RSA training will be one of many courses available at HITsa’s new training location. This training will be an affordable hospitality course in Salisbury and only takes 1 day to complete.

RSA training covers a range of topics including serving alcohol, laws and legislation, your responsibilities and more. Completing this course will help you to get a job within a hotel, club or restaurant. 

Certificate 3 in Individual Support 

HITsa will also be delivering Aged Care & Disability Care training from the new location. Students undertaking this course will receive theory training as well as practical training from the on-site fully operational 3 bed skills centre.

In addition, a Certificate 3 in Individual Support will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work with the aged and disabled. Depending on what specialisation you choose to study. This qualification could also be a pathway to a career within the allied health system, aged care industry or disability sector. 

This training course in Salisbury could be a great step towards a long term career! 

Want to enrol in a course at Salisbury?

The new training location is only temporary so expect to see more Adelaide courses available once HITsa move into the permanent Salisbury location.

Additionally, we are currently delivering RSA training and Aged Care courses from the new location. These courses are great job pathways that can help you work towards a long term career. If you’re interested in hospitality or aged care training in Salisbury, view our upcoming course dates online. Alternatively, you can contact the friendly HITsa team by calling 8375 2800.

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Reasons to Become a Disability Support Worker

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Want to get a job where you can make a difference in someone’s life? Why not consider working in the disability sector as a support worker. 

Working in disability care gives you the opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life. It’s more than just a job, it’s a way to help the aged and disabled feel independent and a part of their community. 

Support workers help clients with a range of daily tasks as well as provide companionship and emotional support. These tasks will vary as some clients require more assistance than others, depending on the disability they’re living with. 

If you’re thinking about getting a career in the disability sector, here are some of the reasons why this might be the right path for you.

Empowering the disabled

There’s no better feeling than being able to help someone feel independent and confident. People in disability care all have different hurdles to overcome. And your job as a support worker is to assist them in doing so. It could be as simple as helping them prepare a meal, accompanying them to social outings or cleaning their home.

Variety 

Each day and each client is different. You get to work with a variety of people who face different challenges in life and your role as a support worker will differ depending on who you’re providing care to.

Possible tasks as a disability support worker include: 

  • facilitating group outings
  • daily household chores
  • creating programs for clients
  • providing companionship
  • helping with shopping

In addition, in this career you’ll be meeting new clients and people all the time. No day is ever the same. 

Challenging but rewarding

Disability work can be both physically and mentally challenging. But knowing that you’re helping clients achieve their goals and live their best lives makes the hard work worth it. There aren’t many other industries where you can say it’s your job to help someone live life to their fullest!

Build meaningful relationships

When you work in the disability sector, you’ll often be working with the same clients on a regular basis. This enables you to form strong relationships as you get to know your clients. Having a strong bond with your client will add true purpose to your job, as well as make you more passionate about seeing them achieve their goals. 

Job security

The demand for qualified support workers has been growing rapidly and won’t be slowing down anytime soon. The job growth for disability support workers is predicted to grow by 25.4% in 5 years, according to Seek.

Do you want to make a difference?

Working in the disability sector is an incredibly rewarding job. A disability support workers role involves helping clients with daily tasks, providing companionship, encouraging social outings and more. As a carer, it’s your job to help clients achieve their goals and live life to their fullest. This career path is both challenging and rewarding. But there’s no better feeling than knowing your making a difference to another person’s life. 

Do you want to begin a rewarding career in the disability sector? Complete a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) through HITsa and kick start your career today! This course will teach you all of the skills and knowledge you need for an exciting career as a disability support worker.

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