Make a real difference in your community while enjoying flexibility and great benefits!
As a Community Support Worker with Ability WA, you'll empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest. You'll support customers to build independence, connect with their community, and work toward their goals. This is a rewarding role with variety, flexibility, and genuine opportunities to grow your hours.
Shifts available both North of the River and South of the River
What You'll Do
* Provide person‐centred support to customers in the community
* Support customers to engage in social activities (coffee catch‐ups, shopping, classes, movies and appointments)
* Encourage independence, choice and social connection
* Assist with daily living tasks, including personal care, meal planning, hydrotherapy and light domestic duties
* Advocate for customers' rights, needs and goals
* Transport customers using wheelchair‐accessible vans and your own vehicle, as required
* Maintain accurate and timely progress notes
About You
* Certificate III/IV in Disability, Aged Care or a related field (desirable)
* Minimum 6 months experience in a caring role in the disability sector
* Comfortable providing all aspects of daily living and personal care to all genders, including hydrotherapy support
* Able to work across varied shifts and locations independently with customers
* Confident driving wheelchair‐accessible vans and transporting customers using your own vehicle
* A clear, adaptable communicator with a strong person‐centred approach
* Experience supporting people with mental health needs, challenging behaviours and de‐escalation strategies (desirable, not essential)
* Australian work rights required (no visa sponsorship available)
Hold, or be willing to obtain
* National Police Clearance
* NDIS Worker Screening Check
* First Aid
* Valid Driver's Licence
* Comprehensive car insurance
Availability Requirements
We require availability across at least three weekdays, with full‐day availability between 8:00am and 6:00pm.
Why You'll Love This Role
* Permanent, part‐time contract
* Plenty of opportunities to grow your hours – many team members progress to full‐time
* Boost your take‐home pay with salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
* Paid training and ongoing career development in NDIS support
* Supportive, values‐driven team culture
* Leave loading, employee assistance program, paid parental leave
* Assist customers to achieve their personal goals
Some positions are designated female‐only, in line with Section 27 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
Ability WA is committed to empowering all people to realise their abilities and thrive in their communities. We embrace the unique strengths of every person within our organisation and welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, ethnicities and cultures as we continue to grow our diverse workforce.
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