Disability Support Workers

About Us

Best Lives is a not-for-profit disability support organisation that has been providing high-quality specialised disability support services across the Wheatbelt and Perth Metropolitan areas for 40 years. We help our customers to live a great life by living our mission of partnering with people with disabilities and disadvantage to achieve their own goals.

At Best Lives, we have been supporting Western Australians to live their best lives for over 40 years. Operating across 15 locations throughout WA, we provide a range of disability support services, accommodation services, community programs and employment services that empower people to achieve their goals and build meaningful lives.

About the Role

The role will require you to assist individuals to achieve their goals in their NDIS plan, which may include, but not be limited to, social and community participation, independence building, personal care, domestic tasks, and any requirements of the customers as per their individual plan.

Roster Structure:

These role operates under a fixed roster model:

Monday: 8am-4pm (8hrs)
Tuesday: RDO
Wednesday: RDO
Thursday: RDO
Friday: 11am-5pm (6hrs)
Saturday: 9am-12pm (3hrs)
Sunday: RDO

All shifts in this roster are located in Armadale

Monday: RDO
Tuesday: 8:30am-2:30pm (6hrs) Spearwood
Wednesday: 9am-2pm (5hrs) Redcliffe
Thursday: 6pm-10pm (4hrs) Armadale
Friday: 10am-2pm (4hrs) Redcliffe
Saturday: RDO
Sunday: RDO

Roster patterns are consistent and predictable. Availability must align with the full roster pattern. This structure ensures better outcomes for customers and a more stable working environment for staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide person-centred support in a community setting

• Support customers with daily living, routines, and community access

• Assist with medication (as per training and protocols)

• Follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP) where applicable

• Maintain accurate documentation and incident reporting

• Work collaboratively within a team-based environment

About You:

You are reliable, consistent and understand the importance of structure in a residential environment.

• Experience in disability, mental health or community services

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Understanding of NDIS, safeguarding and duty of care

• Current WA Driver’s Licence

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain)

• First Aid & CPR

Highly regarded:

• Experience with complex health or behavioural support needs

• Medication competency

• Manual handling experience

What We Offer:

🕒 Part-time with stability and impact

💰 Salary sacrifice benefits of up to $18,550/year – boost your take-home pay through tax-free everyday and entertainment expenses

🤝 A collaborative, supportive team environment with engaged and values-led leadership

📚 Access to a professional development program (after qualifying period) to grow your skills and career

🧠 Employee Assistance Program – because your wellbeing matters

🌏 One paid cultural day of leave each year to honour what’s meaningful to you

✨ The chance to make a genuine difference – to inspire and collaborate with people to utilise their abilities to achieve their goals

At Best Lives, you’ll be part of a supportive and professional team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of people with disability. We value your expertise and are committed to providing a positive and engaging work environment.

Application Process:

Submit your application to include a resume and cover letter that clearly indicates what position you are interested in and that outlines how your experience and skills align with the key responsibilities listed in the advertisement.

We value applicants who can demonstrate a clear understanding of the role’s responsibilities and how their expertise will contribute to the success of our team. 

Shortlisting will commence immediately.

We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered for employment.

Best Lives is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for people with diverse backgrounds and encourages people with different cultural backgrounds, those with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

As a measure to achieve equality and support, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position.