Support Worker

Activ; Perth; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounts at retailers

Study scholarship

Wellbeing support

Referral bonus

Job summary

genU is looking for Support Workers who can team up with our customers to help them unleash their full potential. You will be making a real impact by helping people with disabilities through accommodation and community engagement, supporting daily living skills and personal care.

This role requires patience, resilience and a willingness to work shifts as rostered; successful applicants will have Cert III in Disability or equivalent, a valid driver’s licence and willingness to use their own

Qualifications

• Experience supporting customers with behavioural support plans.
• Experience with challenging behaviours.
• Understanding and enthusiasm for working with people with disabilities.
• Ability to manage complex situations with patience.
• Experience with manual handling and medication administration.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and domestic duties.
• Cert III in Disability or higher (or working towards one) OR proven disability support experience.
• Ability to hoist and transport customers in a company van.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to use private vehicle with company allowance.

Responsibilities

• Support person-centred plans that identify customer life goals and work to achieve them.
• Support customers in daily living skills such as meal prep, housekeeping, showering and toileting; assist with medication administration.
• Ensure positive behaviour support plans are followed; monitor and report.
• Perform administration duties and mandatory reporting.

Skills

Behavioural support

Challenging behaviours

Disability empathy

Crisis management

Manual handling

Personal care

Cert III Disability

Vehicle use

Driver's licence

Private vehicle allowance

Education

Cert III in Disability or higher

Job description

Job no: 505280
Work type: Permanent Part Time
Location: Perth - North Metro
Categories: Support Worker

Hourly rate starting: $28.64 to $36.42(plus Super plus NFP Salary Packaging)

Job: 505279 & 505280

Hey you!

genU is looking for Support Workers who can team up with our customers to help them unleash their full potential. You will be making a real impact by helping people with disabilities through accommodation and community engagement.

The Employer considers that being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Please review the rosters included to ensure you can work the shifts before applying;

• Support person-centred plans that identify a customer’s life goals and working to achieve them;
• Support customers in daily living skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, showering and toileting and medication administration;
• Ensure positive behaviour support plans are followed; and
• Administration duties and mandatory reporting

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience in supporting customers with behavioural support plans;
• Extensive experience working with challenging behaviours- essential;
• An understanding and enthusiasm for working alongside people with disabilities;
• Ability to manage complex or difficult situations as they arise with patience and maturity;
• Previous experience with manual handling and medication administration;
• Willingness to assist with personal care and domestic duties experience;
• Cert III in Disability, Individual Support or higher (or working towards one) OR proven experience supporting people living with disability is desirable;
• Ability to hoist and transport customers in a company Van;
• A valid drivers licence and willingness to use your private vehicle (aligned with genU motor vehicle allowance rebate).

(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings.

We’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

You’ll also get

• Salary packaging of update to $18,550 tax-free benefits
• Discounts; savings at 450 + retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HiFi
• Study scholarship; 25% off undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University
• Wellbeing support; 24/7 access to holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus; bring great people with you and be rewarded.

Ready to make a difference?

You can review the position description for this role HERE

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at [e-mail] or call 03 5249 6119 (quoting the job title and number).

Advertised: 11 Sep 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Oct 2026 W. Australia Standard Time