Community Support Worker

Autism Association of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounts on gym access

Discounts on health insurance

Job summary

Autism Association of Western Australia is seeking casual support staff for Golden Bay and North of the River in the Perth area. Roles are about 15 hours per week with potential to increase, offered as casual shifts.

Previous experience working with Autism is required. You will provide emotional, social and practical support to people with Autism and their families, assisting with daily living and community activities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with Autism is required.
• Able to support individuals with Autism and their families in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional, social and practical support to people with Autism and their families.
• Assist with day-to-day activities, daily living skills and community access.
• Help build social connections through sport or community groups.

Skills

Good verbal and non-verbal comms

Driver's Licence

Flexible working hours

Job description

• Casual Shifts Available in Golden Bay & North of the River
• Salary packaging options – pay less tax and increase your take home pay!
• Discounts on a wide range of products such as gym access & health insurance

Ongoing Casual Shifts available:

South of the River (Golden Bay) for approximately 15 hours per week with possibility of increase.

North of the River for approximately 15 hours per week with possibility of increase.

Previous Experience working with Autism is required.

Our support staff provide emotional, social and practical support to people with Autism and their families, to increase opportunities for them to live the life they choose.

Children and young people may need our assistance before and / or after school, at weekends or during school holidays in various locations across the Perth area. Adults can need help with day-to-day activities, this may be through building social connections through sport or community groups, assisting with the development of daily living skills or enhancing job readiness skills.

About You

Our staff come from varying backgrounds; if you are currently working in the disability industry or in an education setting, if you are studying an Allied Health subject or have lived experience of supporting individuals with Autism and share our passion, we would love to hear from you!

What We’re Looking For:

• A commitment to supporting individuals needs and goals
• Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Full driver's Licence (No P-plates)
• Acompetitive salarythat reflects your skills and experience
• Flexible working hours with an ongoing roster
• Access to generous salary packaging – pay less tax and increase your take home pay!
• Access to discounts to a wide range of products and services such as gym access, meal boxes and health insurance

To join our team, you’ll be required to complete the required clearances including a Medical, National Police Clearance and NDIS Workers Screening Check.

About Us

The Autism Association is one of Australia’s largest For-Purpose Specialist Autism Service Providers, providing a range of services to individuals of all ages. We are inspired every day to make a difference in the lives of people with Autism and are deeply committed to assisting them to achieve the life and opportunities they choose.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding our values on equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and workplace culture – a place where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. We strive to make our roles and workplace accessible to people with disability and culturally appropriate to individuals of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait background.

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