Support Worker

Activ Foundation Inc; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounts at retailers

Study scholarship

Wellbeing support

Referral bonus

Job summary

genU is seeking Support Workers to join our team in Perth for casual shifts, helping customers with disabilities to live more independently through accommodation and community activities such as swimming.

You will work with customers on daily living skills, implement person-centred plans, and ensure reporting and administrative duties are completed in line with the organisation's policies. A driver’s licence and NDIS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Well developed interpersonal skills; ability to build effective relationships.
• Ability to follow Person Centred plans and assist people to achieve goals.
• Understanding and enthusiasm for working with people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Follow person-centred plans

Patience and maturity

Managing complex situations

Education

Certificate III in disability or individual support or higher

Job description

Job no: 505376
Work type: Casual
Location: Perth - Upper South Metro
Categories: Support Worker

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

Job: 505376

Hey you!

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.

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 such as swimming.

Good availability is required Monday to Friday + some weekend work.

What you’ll do

• 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

• Well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships;
• Ability to follow Person Centred plans and assist people to achieve their goals and outcomes;
• An understanding and enthusiasm for working alongside people with disabilities;
• Ability to manage complex or difficult situations as they arise with patience and maturity;
• 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.)

• Certificate III in disability or individual support or higher

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.

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: 30 Sep 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 21 Oct 2026 W. Australia Standard Time