Support Workers
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with a disability?
SensesWA is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been providing disability support services to people of all ages throughout Western Australia for over 126 years. SensesWA endeavours to support and empower people living with disability to achieve their potential and do the things they love, which is why the number of individuals choosing SensesWA as their service provider is growing every day!
At SensesWA, we focus on recruiting the right people and offering targeted training so we can seamlessly match a person with a disability with the right support worker to engage in new experiences, establish community connections, develop independent living skills and live a fulfilling life.
We are currently seeking passionate and reliable support workers for flexible part-time positions throughout the wider Wheatbelt area, particularly in York and Northam.
To be successful in this role, you must:
Essential Criteria:
* Be comfortable working with a diverse range of ages, disabilities and behaviours;
* Have a genuine passion and commitment to making a difference to the lives of people with disability;
* Possess a high level of trust, honesty and integrity and be able to maintain a professional relationship with all participants;
* Be computer and mobile phone savvy in order to access work emails and web-based applications such as rosters, case notes and incident reports;
* Have a current ‘Provide First Aid’ certificate (or be willing to obtain before start date);
* Hold a current Working With Children check (or be willing to obtainbefore start date);
* Current NDIS Worker Screening Check ; and
* Have a current Full Australian Driver’s License and a comprehensibly insured vehicle.
Desirable Criteria:
* An ability to provide personal care to people who need it, including support with Personal Hygiene including bowel care, dressing and hoisting;
* Willingness to undergo various related paid training as provided by the organisation;
* Certificate III or IV in Disability.
Why work for SensesWA?
* Healthy work life balance, including wellness leave;
* Competitive remuneration including salary packaging;
* Opportunities for learning and development, and supported study leave;
* Working within a dedicated and supportive team;
* Helping to improve to lives of the people you are supporting.
How to Apply
Click Apply Now and upload your CV and cover letter. We do not accept applications via email or calls from recruitment agencies.
For further information about the role and about the application process, please contact our Regional Area Supervisor, Tatianna Dupre on 0407 683 658 or apply directly through our website at https://www.senseswa.com.au/current-vacancies/ support worker wheatbelt link.
Only applicants who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
Essential: Please list your availability from Monday to Sunday describing the times that you are available each day.