About the role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Community Worker to join our team in Ravenswood.

This full-time position focuses on assessing participants’ needs, developing and coordinating support programs, connecting participants with appropriate community services, monitoring their progress and supporting meaningful community participation.

Key responsibilities

- Assess participants’ individual needs, strengths, goals and available support resources
- Develop, implement and review individual support, community participation and life skills programs
- Assist participants to access health, welfare, housing, education, training, employment and community services
- Support participants to build independence, confidence, social connections and practical life skills
- Organise and coordinate community activities, appointments, recreational programs and social participation
- Liaise with participants, families, guardians, support coordinators, healthcare providers, community organisations and government agencies
- Monitor participants’ progress and identify any changes in their circumstances or support needs
- Maintain accurate case notes, progress notes, incident reports, service records and other required documentation
- Advocate for participants and help them overcome barriers affecting their community participation and wellbeing
- Refer participants to appropriate specialist services when additional assistance is required
- Contribute to service planning, program evaluation and continuous improvement activities
- Follow all NDIS Practice Standards, workplace policies, privacy requirements and safeguarding procedure

Qualifications and experience





- At least a Diploma of Community Services or another closely related qualification
- A minimum of three years of relevant work experience in community services, disability services or a similar setting
- Demonstrated experience assessing participants’ needs and coordinating individual support programs
- Solid verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional case notes, progress reports and incident records
- Ability to communicate respectfully with participants from different cultural and social backgrounds

Essential requirements

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current and unrestricted driver’s licence with no suspension or disqualification
- Reliable, registered and insured motor vehicle
- Satisfactory National Police Certificate with no disqualifying criminal history relevant to the inherent requirements of the position
- Ability to provide professional employment references
- Availability to work across a adaptable roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

What we offer

- Permanent full-time employment
- Guarantee Annual salary between $80,000 and $90,000 plus superannuation
- Applicable weekend, public holiday, shift, overtime and other penalty rates and allowances in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
- A supportive and respectful working environment
- Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference in participants’ lives
- Opportunities for career development and career growth

📌 Community Worker (Ravenswood)
🏢 Ultimate 24/7 Care WA
📍 Ravenswood