Disability Support Worker - Community

St Jude's Health Care Services; City Of Rockingham; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

St Jude's Health Care Services is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to assist clients under the NDIS funding framework in Rockingham and surrounding suburbs. You will help clients with daily living, promote independence, and support community participation while upholding person-centered care principles.

Benefits include flexible scheduling with a focus on respectful partnerships with clients and their families.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver person-centered care aligned with client goals.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check required.
• Proof of working rights and a valid driver's license.
• Western Australia Working With Children Check is required.

Responsibilities

• Take clients out for social outings and activities.
• Assist with activities of daily living at clients' homes (toileting, showering, dressing).
• Provide light domestic duties and meal preparation support.
• Assist with medication administration duties.
• Liaise with families and representatives as needed.

Skills

People skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Cert III qualification

Job description

Title: Disability Support Worker - Community

Date: 26 Oct 2026

Location: Rockingham

Business Unit: St Jude's Disability Services

St Jude’s Health Care Group is a trusted provider of Aged Care, Allied Health and Disability Services, established in 1982. With a strong reputation built over four decades and as a purpose-driven organisation, we operate with a clear philosophy: we do not provide any service that isn’t good enough for our own families. Our work is grounded in respect, integrity, commitment, and genuine partnerships with the individuals and communities we support.

Role Summary

The role of the Community Support Worker is to work with clients within the NDIS funding framework, assisting them to achieve their goals and increase their independence and participation within the community. You will provide support to people with disability and/or psychosocial needs, enabling them to undertake all aspects of daily living. You will also promote and demonstrate positive behaviours, learning experiences and skill development for your clients.

Responsibilities And Duties

Key duties include:

• Taking clients out for social outings and activities, shopping trips or GP/specialist appointments
• Servicing clients at their respective homes with activities of daily living such as toileting, showering and dressing
• Light domestic duties and meal preparation/eating assistance
• Medication administration duties
• Liaising with the families and representatives of your client as required

We are looking for candidates around the Rockingham/Waikiki and surrounding suburbs!

Skills, Attributes And Experience

The ideal candidate will pride themselves on their ability to deliver person-centered care that values the choice and goals of the client. They will have the people skills to build and maintain meaningful, lasting relationships with their clients. They will also demonstrate a commitment to being a productive and positive member of the broader home and community team.

Key Criteria Includes

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Proof of working rights - Passport or visa
• Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle
• Working With Children Check issued in Western Australia
• Previous experience as a support worker in the health/disability sector or a relevant Cert III qualification is highly desirable but not essential

St Jude's NDIS are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If the above opportunity is one that excites and encourages you, we would welcome and encourage your application. If your application is selected for progression then we will be in touch to discuss it with you soon.