Summary

Note: This advertisement is always open to allow prospective employees to express interest in a role when we are not directly advertising.Applicants can be anywhere within either the Perth metropolitan region or the lower southwest region of WA.

Senses WA is a leading profit for purpose organisation providing disability services specialising in supporting the deafblind community in Western Australia since 1895. Our purpose is to build capacity by providing comprehensive services, specialising in sensory loss, positive behaviour support and children’s therapies.

We focus on recruiting the right people and providing targeted training so we can thoughtfully match individuals with disability to support workers who empower them to explore current experiences, build meaningful community connections, develop independent living skills, and live fulfilling lives. We are seeking passionate and dedicated Support Workers who genuinely want to make a positive difference — if this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Essential
Demonstrated experience supporting people with disability, including personal care and daily living assistance
Confidence supporting participants with complex needs,



including mobility support and manual handling
Robust communication skills and ability to build respectful, skilled relationships
Resilient, patient and able to manage challenging situations with a person-centered approach
Comfortable using mobile apps and digital systems for rosters, case notes and incident reporting
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, WA Working with Children Check, and a valid driver’s licence with insured vehicle

Desirable
Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, Community Services or similar
Proficiency in Auslan (Australian Sign Language) or experience supporting deaf or hard-of-hearing participants
Additional training in behaviour support, medication administration, or other complex needs

Other Information

Senses WA welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disability, refugee status and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Senses WA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and encourages social and cultural diversity.

📌 Disability Support Worker – Expression Of Interest Perth
🏢 SensesWA
📍 Perth