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As a Disability Support Worker at Ability WA, you will play a vital role in empowering our customers to live independently and achieve their personal goals. 

We are currently seeking Support Workers who are adaptable, reliable, and ready to work across various locations in the Perth Metro Area.

This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the stability of a part-time contract while supporting customers in different homes and communities, covering absences and responding to changing needs.

Current Float Shift Vacancies

Morley Area 1

• Thursday & Friday - 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Morley Area 2

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Wanneroo Area

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Greenwood Area

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Cannington Area

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Please indicate your preferred Float Shift location(s) in your cover letter or application form: Morley 1, Morley 2, Wanneroo, Greenwood or Cannington. 

Please Note: These roles require full commitment to the listed days and times. Applicants must be available for all scheduled shifts in their preferred location(s). Partial availability (e.g. selecting only certain days) cannot be accommodated for these positions. 

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker in a Float Shift role, you will support customers across various homes and communities within your region. You will help cover short-term absences and respond to changing support needs, ensuring continuity of care and engagement for our customers. 

You will:

• Provide active support to maximise customer engagement in daily life.
• Promote community inclusion through appointments, activities, and social connections.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, and personal administration.
• Support personal care needs including bathing, grooming, toileting and hoisting.
• Complete shift notes, incident reports, and advocate for customer well-being. 

This role offers variety and flexibility, with consistent morning shifts and the opportunity to work in different locations. Our scheduling and coordination teams will support you to ensure smooth transitions and clear communication.

Availability Requirements

Applicants must be available for the listed shift times in their preferred location(s).

About You

You are a flexible and reliable team player who thrives in dynamic environments. You are comfortable with both residential and community-based support, and can adapt quickly to new settings.

You will bring:

• Certificate III or IV in a caring discipline (highly desirable).
• Willingness to travel within a 30-minute radius across the Perth Metro Area.
• Ability to drive our wheelchair accessible vans.
• Strong communication and person-centred care skills.
• National Police Clearance (issued within the last 6 months).
• Driver's Licence.
• NDIS Workers Screening (or willing to obtain).
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module (or willing to obtain).
• First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)
• COVID-19 Vaccination (minimum 2x doses)
• Australian Working Rights.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging up to $18,550 (non-profit benefit).
• Paid Parental leave, return-to-work bonuses, and leave loading.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Ongoing training & Career Development.

To Apply

If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a flexible, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

Click APPLY to submit your resume and cover letter.

For questions, please contact recruitment@abilitywa.com.au

The Employer considers that being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

‘We reserve the right to extend or withdraw this advertisement'

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 our organisation and welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, gender identities, ethnicities and cultures as we continue to grow our diverse workforce.

Ability WA focuses on sourcing high-calibre candidates through direct recruitment campaigns. Please do not send unsolicited agency CVs or contact Ability WA staff regarding unsolicited CVs