16 Sep
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Origin support services
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Bunbury
16 Sep
Origin support services
Bunbury
Disability Support Worker
Origin Support Services WA
Bunbury, WA 6230, AU
Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
Casual/Vacation
Origin Support Services Pty Ltd is seeking a compassionate, resilient, and reliable Disability Support Workers to join our growing team in Bunbury.
At Origin Support Services, we provide person-centred, individualised support to people living with disabilities. Our services include:
- Community Access
- Assistance with daily living
This opportunity is for a casual position supporting participants within the community and their own home. The successful candidate must have good availability, weekends, and flexible hours, with the opportunity to progress into a permanent position for the right person.
Experience is preferred but not essential. We provide comprehensive on-the-job training along with access to a range of Origin Support Services WA resources and professional development opportunities.
About the Opportunity
As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to participants, assisting them both at home and within the community while promoting independence, dignity, choice, and control.
Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with daily living activities and personal support.
- Building positive, professional relationships with the participant.
- Supporting attendance at appointments and community outings.
- Assisting with community access, including shopping and recreational activities.
- Completing household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation.
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised home setting.
- Completing accurate shift notes and incident reports.
About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Prefer Female applicant only
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain one.
- Current driver's licence.
- Your own reliable vehicle with comprehensive or third-party property insurance suitable for transporting participants.
- Experience supporting participants with mental health conditions and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Strong understanding of person-centered and trauma informed support practices.
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and resilient while supporting participants with complex behaviours and emotional regulation needs.
- Full working rights within Australia.
- Availability to work weekends, flexible shifts.
Desirable (but not essential)
- Certificate III or higher in Individual Support, Community Services, or a related qualification.
- Experience supporting participants with complex or high-intensity needs.
- Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support strategies and Behaviour Support Plans.
- Previous experience in disability support or a similar role.
- Strong English communication skills and ability to build rapport with participants.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Why Join Origin Support Services WA ?
- Flexible casual roster with ongoing opportunities.
- Supportive and experienced management team.
- Ongoing training and career development.
- Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference in someone's life.
- Opportunity to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.
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📌 Disability Support Worker - Bunbury
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