Disability Support Worker
About us
Our team plays a crucial role in delivering care and supports to the NDIS participants in their homes and out in the community across the Perth metro area & regional area. Applicants with work experience in mental health, or relevant lived experience with a person with mental health challenges, will be highly regarded. We are looking for reliable staff who can work with us for the long term and can maintain consistency with their work. Permanent Part-time and full-time opportunities will be offered in the future.
Multiple opportunities are available in the following suburbs:
Two Rocks, Yanchep, Eglinton, Alkimos, Butler, Merriwa, Clarkson, Northam, York, Chidlow, Gidgegannup, Wooroloo, Wundowie, Bakers Hills, Bunbury, Busselton, Perth Metro and Peel region.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccine as required under WA legislation.
- Certificate III or higher in Disability, Individual Support, Youth Work, or recovery work in mental health, would be an advantage, or working towards obtaining qualification within 12 months, or lived experience in these areas.
- Driving skills and Current Valid Driver’s License
- Reliable and roadworthy motor vehicle to travel to participant's homes and assist them in accessing the community, including comprehensive motor vehicle insurance and registration.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate
- Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
- Police clearance less than 6 months old
- Working with Children Check
- First Aid, CPR & Manual Handling
- Experience or willingness to support people with a disability.
Tasks & responsibilities:
- Support individuals with a range of activities, such as assisting to maintain their homes (domestic assistance), accessing the community, and attending appointments (social support).
- Support individuals to achieve and meet their goals as specified in their NDIS plan.
- Provide regular case notes and communicate with the service coordinators about the health, well-being, and progress of the individual.
- Work collaboratively with the individual and the disability services team and provide the support that best meets the individual’s needs.
- Real life, practical skills such as cooking, cleaning, effective communication, and self-soothing methods to manage challenging behaviour.
- Support individuals to establish and maintain relationships and interests in community activities, venues, and services.
- Support individuals with their fitness, and assisting with social, and confidence-building activities.
- Medication administration duties.
- Have passion for providing person-centered and active supports and maintaining consistency.
Benefits:
- Attractive hourly rates and extensive salary-sacrificing options
- Training provided for Mental Health Support and Positive Behaviour Support including Restrictive Practices
- Flexible working hours available to suit your needs and commitments.
- Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
- Use some of your salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax.
- Long-term employment opportunities.
- Meaningful employment where you are making a difference to our participants and their families.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccine as required under WA legislation.
- Certificate III or higher in Disability, Individual Support, Youth Work, or recovery work in mental health, would be an advantage, or working towards obtaining qualification within 12 months, or lived experience in these areas.
- Driving skills and Current Valid Driver’s License
- Reliable and roadworthy motor vehicle to travel to participant's homes and assist them in accessing the community, including comprehensive motor vehicle insurance and registration.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate
- Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
- Police clearance less than 6 months old
- Working with Children Check
- First Aid, CPR & Manual Handling
- Experience or willingness to support people with a disability.
Note: Consistency, reliability, and punctuality are critical, especially when supporting individuals with disabilities. For the Support Worker role, all applicants are expected to provide their availability for their first 3 months.
Parents who seek employment with short shifts during school hours are encouraged to apply.