Disability/Community Support Worker

Disability Support Workers

Heed WA | Empowering Wellness
Perth Metro & Southern Suburbs, WA | Casual | SCHADS Award

About Heed WA

At Heed WA, we are committed to empowering individuals living with disability through person-centred, high-quality support services. Our focus is on promoting choice, independence, inclusion and wellbeing while delivering supports tailored to each participant’s individual needs and goals.

We are seeking reliable, compassionate and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team, with multiple ongoing opportunities currently available across Perth’s southern suburbs.

Current Opportunities:

We currently have a range of ongoing support opportunities available, including:

Kwinana – Regular ongoing support opportunities available.

Yangebup – Supported Independent Living (SIL) – Support opportunities available across 7 days, with a preference for female Support Workers.

Southern Suburbs – Individual & Community Support – Primarily Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Female Support Worker preferred.

Golden Bay – Supported Independent Living (SIL) – Regular opportunities available across varied rostered shifts.

24/7 Supports – Opportunities across day, evening, weekend and active overnight shifts.

This is a great opportunity for Support Workers looking to build regular and consistent hours across a variety of support settings.

We are particularly interested in applicants with flexible availability, SIL experience and/or active overnight availability.

Female Support Workers are strongly encouraged to apply, as some participants have expressed a preference for female workers based on their individual support needs.

About the Role:

As a Disability Support Worker with Heed WA, you will provide person-centred support to NDIS participants in their homes and within the community.

Depending on individual participant needs, your role may include:

• Personal care and assistance with daily living.

• Supported Independent Living (SIL) supports.

• Community access and social participation.

• Transport and support to attend appointments and activities.

• Shopping, meal preparation and domestic assistance.

• Supporting participants to develop everyday living skills and independence.

• Implementing Behaviour Support Plans and participant-specific strategies where applicable.

• Active overnight support where required.

• Completing accurate progress notes, incident reports and other required documentation.

• Above all, you will support participants in a way that promotes choice, dignity, independence and meaningful participation in their community.

About You:

We are looking for Support Workers who are professional, dependable and genuinely committed to providing quality disability support.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in disability support, SIL, community services, aged care or a related setting.

• A good understanding of person-centred support.

• Confidence supporting participants with varying support needs.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good documentation and observation skills.

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

• A reliable, flexible and proactive approach.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider support team.

• Relevant qualifications in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or a related field are highly regarded.

Mandatory Compliance Requirements

Applicants progressing through the recruitment process will be required to provide:

• Identification – Driver’s Licence and Birth Certificate or Passport.

• National Police Clearance issued within the last 6 months.

• NDIS Worker Screening Check.

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate.

• Current First Aid Certificate – HLTAID002 minimum or HLTAID010 minimum.

• Current Working with Children Check, if currently held.

• Relevant certificates or qualifications, where applicable.

• Immunisation History Statement for COVID-19 and Influenza.

• Comprehensive Vehicle Insurance.

• Current Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

• Current availability.

Why Join Heed WA?

• Multiple ongoing support opportunities currently available.

• Opportunity to build regular and consistent rostered hours.

• Flexible casual shifts based on your availability and participant requirements.

• Variety of weekday, evening, weekend, SIL and active overnight supports.

• Employment conditions and remuneration in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry (SCHADS) Award.

• Applicable penalty rates and allowances in accordance with the SCHADS Award.

• Supportive and approachable Service Delivery and management team.

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing and confidential support.

• Meaningful work supporting people to live more independent and empowered lives.

How to Apply

If you are a compassionate, reliable and motivated Disability Support Worker looking for regular and ongoing opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply here or you can send your resume to *********@heedwa.com.au and include:

• Your current days and hours of availability.

• Preferred shift types, including active overnight availability.

• Suburbs/areas you are available to work in.

• Relevant disability support or SIL experience.

Applicants progressing through the recruitment process will be contacted regarding the required compliance documentation.

For more information about Heed WA, visit our website: www.heedwa.com.au