About the Role:

As a Support Worker at Woodville House, you will play a vital role in supporting people experiencing homelessness to achieve greater stability, wellbeing, and independence. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will build positive relationships with residents, provide practical day-to-day support, and create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where people feel respected and empowered. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs while supporting them to work towards their goals.

Woodville House is a low barrier, transitional accommodation service supporting vulnerable people through an integrated care approach in partnership with other service providers. Woodville House provides safe and stable accommodation for marginalised people with complex needs relating to their physical health, mental health, and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities:

- Creating a welcoming and inclusive setting for residents.

- Delivering high-quality, person-centred support in line with service standards and best practice.

- Supporting individuals experiencing complex needs, including mental health and alcohol and other drug challenges.

- Assisting residents with daily living activities, including household tasks, medication support, and manual handling.

- Participating in person-centred planning to support resident goals and positive outcomes.

- Encouraging community connection, skill development, and meaningful activities.

- Referring residents to appropriate external services and supports as required.





- Building positive relationships with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation.

- Working collaboratively with the team while maintaining a strong focus on safety and duty of care.

About you:

Able to create a welcome and inclusive environment for people who may find engaging in the service provision overwhelming.

Confident in managing complex and difficult co-occurring complexities which may include alcohol and other drug misuse, mental health, and other co-occurring conditions.

Passionate about assisting residents with managing their activities of daily living, which may include household chores, medication administration, and manual handling.

Requirements for the role:

- A minimum 3 years experience working in a community service environment

- Completion of Medication & Manual Handling training

- Current WA Driver's License

- National Police Clearance (6 months old or less)

- Current First Aid Certificate

Why Join Uniting WA?

Our values shape how we work every day:

Imaginative – We challenge convention

Respectful – We act with integrity

Compassionate – We lead with care

Bold – We stand up for what is right

You’ll join a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly contributes to stronger, more connected communities.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, so apply now by clicking the apply button below.

Please note: applications received by email will not be accepted. We are not able to provide sponsorship for this role at this time so applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

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