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
- Strong 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 flexible 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 professional development and career growth

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