Disability Support Worker

Team: Metro SE

Caseload Location: Armadale, Southern River, Mosman Park, Brookdale, Canning Vale, Cannington

Want to make a meaningful impact every day?

For more than 130 years, SensesWA has supported the Western Australian community through person-centred, inclusive and meaningful services. Guided by our values of being Authentic, Courageous, Inclusive and Curious, we are committed to creating an environment where both our clients and our people can thrive.

We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

As a Support Worker at SensesWA, you will play a vital role in empowering people with disability to live safer, more independent and fulfilling lives. This is a permanent part-time opportunity where your compassion and dedication will make a genuine difference to the people you support every day.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide high-quality personal care and practical support to clients in accordance with their individual care plans. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, you will help clients with daily living activities, monitor their wellbeing and create a safe, supportive environment that promotes dignity, choice and quality of life.

Why Join SensesWA?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that genuinely changes lives across the Western Australian community
• Work within a collaborative team culture built on peer support, mentoring and shared expertise
• Manageable caseloads that support sustainable workloads and quality client outcomes
• Diverse service delivery across homes, schools, workplaces, community settings and therapy hubs
• Access to quality systems, technology and therapeutic resources to support your work
• Strong multidisciplinary support from senior clinicians and allied health leaders
• Professional development opportunities including paid training leave and an external training allowance
• Paid travel time and kilometre reimbursement for community-based work
• Salary packaging, additional leave options, team rewards and an active social committee

Key Responsibilities

You will bring a compassionate, patient approach and a genuine commitment to supporting positive outcomes for people with disability. Some of the key responsibilities expected are:

• Supporting customers to attend appointments, shopping, social events and recreational activities.
• Encourage independence, confidence and community participation.
• Assist customers to build daily living and social skills in their personal home.
• Follow individual support plans, risk assessments and workplace procedures.
• Complete clear and accurate case notes and incident reports.
• Maintain professional boundaries and respect customer privacy, dignity and choice.

Essential Requirements

• A genuine interest in supporting people with disability in the community.
• A respectful, patient and person-centred approach.
• Good communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of working with digital apps and online systems.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
• Australian working rights.
• Experience with hoists, seizure management and dysphagia preferred

Previous disability support experience or a relevant qualification, such as a Certificate III in Individual Support, is desirable but not always essential.

Sound like the perfect opportunity? Please submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why you’d love to join the SensesWA team.