Disability Support Worker

Spearhead Supports Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

Inclusive working environment

Meaningful impact in community

Job summary

Spearhead Supports Pty Ltd in Perth, Western Australia invites applications for a Disability Support Worker in a permanent full-time role. You will provide person-centred support to participants living with disability, helping them maintain independence and participate in home and community activities.

The position requires compassionate, reliable care, with a salary between $79,500 and $85,000 plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in disability, aged care or community services.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current National Police Clearance.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, where required.
• Working with Children Check, where required for duties.
• Valid Australian driver's licence.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Caring, respectful and person-centred approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred disability support in line with individual plans.
• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Support mobility and safe transfers.
• Assist with meal prep, household tasks and routines.
• Provide medication assistance per procedures.
• Support community access, appointments and social participation.
• Assist with travel and transport.
• Promote independence, dignity and choice.
• Maintain progress notes and incident reports.
• Identify and report changes in participant needs or risks.
• Communicate with participants, families, colleagues and health professionals.
• Comply with WHS and safeguarding policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Caregiving

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support

First Aid and CPR certification

National Police Clearance

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Job description

Disability Support Worker – Full Time

Spearhead Supports Pty Ltd is seeking compassionate, reliable and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team in Perth, Western Australia.

About Spearhead Supports Pty Ltd

We are recruiting for permanent full-time positions to provide person-centred support to people living with disability. Successful applicants will assist participants to maintain independence, achieve their individual goals and participate meaningfully in their home and community.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide practical, personal and emotional support according to each participant's individual needs, support plans and goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred disability support in accordance with individual support plans.
• Assist participants with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Support participants with mobility and safe transfers where required.
• Assist with meal preparation, household activities and daily routines.
• Provide medication assistance within the scope of the role and organisational procedures.
• Support community access, appointments, recreational activities and social participation.
• Assist participants with travel and transport where required.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and social inclusion.
• Maintain accurate progress notes, incident reports and other required documentation.
• Identify and report changes in participant needs, risks or wellbeing.
• Communicate effectively with participants, families, colleagues and relevant health professionals.
• Comply with workplace health and safety, safeguarding and organisational policies and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Disability, Ageing/Aged Care or Community Services), or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in disability, aged care or community services preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current National Police Clearance.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, where required.
• Working with Children Check, where required for the duties.
• Valid Australian driver's licence.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
• A caring, respectful and person-centred approach.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time employment.
• Annual salary of $79,500–$85,000 plus superannuation.
• Professional development and ongoing training opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability.

Applications Close: 6 November 2026

Spearhead Supports Pty Ltd is committed to genuine and merit-based recruitment. Applications will be assessed against the requirements of the position.