Residential Care Worker

Ability WA; Perth; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per yr

Paid training and development

Annual leave loading

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Guaranteed contracted hours

Job summary

Ability WA is recruiting Disability Support Workers to support customers in Residential Services across the Perth metropolitan area. You will provide person-centred support to help people live as independently as possible and achieve personal goals.

We offer permanent part-time roles with fixed roster lines, matched to availability and location. Shifts vary: morning, afternoon, evening, weekends, and sleepovers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in a caring role within disability, aged care, or community services.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Australian work rights (no visa sponsorship available).
• Ability to obtain ND​IS Worker Screening Check, National Police Clearance, First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011).
• Desirable: Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care, Community Services, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support in a shared accommodation setting.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and household duties.
• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hoisting.
• Support customers to attend appointments, access the community, and participate in social activities.
• Drive wheelchair-accessible vehicles to assist with customer transport.
• Complete progress notes, medication records, incident reports, and other documentation.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Customer-focused

Flexible shifts

Ability to drive/learn to drive

Education

Certificate III/IV in Disability or related field

Tools

Australian Driver's Licence

Job description

About The Opportunity Ability WA is recruiting Disability Support Workers to support customers within our Residential Services across the Perth metropolitan area.

Due to the varied nature of our services, vacancies differ in location, contracted hours, shift patterns, and customer support requirements. During the recruitment process, suitable roster lines will be presented based on your availability, preferred work locations, and eligibility to work. Greater flexibility in your availability and location preferences may provide access to a wider range of opportunities and additional hours.

About The Role

As a Disability Support Worker in Residential Services, you'll support customers to live as independently as possible and achieve their individual goals.

You Will

• Provide person-centred support in a shared accommodation setting
• Assist with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and household duties
• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hoisting
• Support customers to attend appointments, access the community, and participate in social activities
• Drive wheelchair-accessible vehicles to assist with customer transport
• Complete progress notes, medication records, incident reports, and other documentation

Roster Information

We offer permanent part-time positions with fixed roster lines.

• Roster lines are matched to your availability, preferred work locations, and customer needs
• Contracted hours, shift patterns, and locations vary across our services
• Greater flexibility in your availability and location preferences may provide access to more opportunities and additional hours
• Shifts are fixed and generally cannot be changed for the first six months
• Roles may include morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, public holiday, and sleepover shifts

About You

We're looking for people who are:

• Compassionate, reliable, and customer-focused
• Comfortable supporting people with varying care needs
• Able to work across different shifts and locations
• Confident driving, or willing to learn to drive, wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' experience in a caring role within the disability, aged care, or community services sector
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Australian work rights (no visa sponsorship available)
• Ability to obtain:
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• National Police Clearance
• First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)

Desirable

• Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care, Community Services, or a related field

If you're missing any of the required clearances, our team can guide you through the process.

Why Ability WA?

• Permanent part-time employment with guaranteed contracted hours
• Opportunities across Perth metropolitan locations
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per year
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive and values-driven team culture
• Annual leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with disability

Some positions are designated female-only in accordance with Section 27 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

Ability WA is committed to empowering all people to realise their abilities and thrive in their communities. We embrace the unique strengths of every person within our organisation and welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, ethnicities and cultures as we continue to grow our diverse workforce.

For recruitment-related enquiries, contact [e-mail].