Disability Support Worker

Caseload Location: Gosnells,Wellard

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

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to join our team in a permanent part-time night shift role.

Based within a Supported Independent Living (SIL) home, you will provide high-quality overnight support to people with disability, helping to maintain a safe, comfortable and supportive home environment. This may involve active or sleepover shifts, monitoring customer wellbeing, providing personal care and responding to support needs throughout the night. There will be opportunities for day shifts to be scheduled if in conjunction with night shift.

Working collaboratively with the broader support team, you will deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans, promoting dignity, choice, independence and quality of life. You will also maintain accurate records and contribute to a positive and inclusive home environment for the people we support.

The successful applicant will be flexible to work across other services and locations as operational needs require.

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.
• Ability to work a consistent night shift roster on an ongoing basis
• 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.