06 Aug
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Ability WA Careers
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Perth
06 Aug
Ability WA Careers
Perth
Make a real difference in your community while enjoying flexibility and great benefits!
As a Community Support Worker with Ability WA,you’llempower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.You’llsupport 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.
WhatYou’llDo
- Provide person‑centredsupport to customers in thecommunity
- Support customers to engage in social activities (coffee catch‑ups, shopping, classes,moviesand appointments)
- Encourage independence,choiceand social connection
- Assistwith daily living tasks, including personal care, meal planning,hydrotherapyand light domestic duties
- Advocate for customers’ rights,needsand goals
- Transport customers using wheelchair‑accessible vans and your own vehicle, asrequired
- Maintainaccurateandtimelyprogress notes
About You
- Certificate III/IV in Disability, AgedCareor a related field(desirable)
- Minimum 6 months experience in a caring role in the disability sector
- Comfortable providing all aspects of daily living andpersonal care to all genders,including hydrotherapy support
- Able to work across varied shifts and locationsindependentlywith customers
- Confident drivingwheelchair‑accessible vansand transporting customers using yourown vehicle
- A clear, adaptable communicator with a solid person‑centredapproach
- Experience supporting people with mental health needs,
challengingbehavioursand de‑escalation strategies(desirable, not essential)
- Australian work rightsrequired(no visa sponsorship available)
You will need to hold, or be willing to obtain:
- National Police Clearance
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- First Aid
- Valid Driver’sLicence
- Comprehensive car insurance
Availability Requirements
To support your flexibility and help grow your hours, we require availability across at least three weekdays, with full-day availability between 8:00am and 6:00pm. This enables consistent customer scheduling andadditionalhours as they become available.
WhyYou’llLove This Role
- Permanent,Part-Time contract
- Plenty of opportunities to grow your hours-many team members progresstofull-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
- Assistcustomers 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 ourorganisationand welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities,ethnicitiesand cultures as we continue to grow our diverse workforce.
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📌 Community Support Worker (Perth)
🏢 Ability WA Careers
📍 Perth