Disability Support Worker

  • Central Suburbs & Coolbinia Perth WA
  • Northern Suburbs & Joondalup Perth WA
  • Part Time

Opportunity

As a Disability Support Worker with Ability WA, you will play a vital role in empowering our customers to live independently and achieve their personal goals.

We are currently seeking Part-Time Support Workers to join our team based in the Coolbinia and Warwick areas. This is a rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships with customers in a consistent location while supporting their daily living and community engagement.

Each role includes a mix of in-home and community-based support. While full commitment to the listed hours is preferred, we welcome applications from candidates with flexible availability.

Location A: Coolbinia

  • Approximately 30 hours per week

Location B: Coolbinia

  • Approximately 33 hours per week

Location C: Coolbinia

  • Approximately 27.5 hours per week

Location D: Coolbinia

  • Approximately 24.5 hours per week

Location E: Warwick

  • Approximately 16 hours per week, active + sleepover component

Location F: Warwick

  • Approximately 31.5 hours per week

**Please indicate your preferred location(s) and general availability in your application**

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support to customers in their homes and communities.

You will:

  • Provide active support to maximise customer engagement in daily life
  • Assist with daily living tasks such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, and personal administration
  • Support personal care needs, including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing and hoisting
  • Promote community inclusion through appointments, activities, and social connections
  • Complete shift notes, incident reports, and advocate for customer well-being

About You

You are a compassionate and reliable team player who is committed to supporting others to live their best lives.

To succeed in the role, you will bring:

  • Certificate III or IV in a caring discipline (highly desirable)
  • Strong communication and person-centred skills
  • Comfortable supporting all aspects of daily living and personal care
  • Ability to work across varied shifts and locations within Ability WA
  • Ability to drive our wheelchair accessible vans

Required Clearances and Certifications

  • National Police Clearance (issued within the last 6 months)
  • Driver's Licence
  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module
  • First Aid Certification (HLTAID010 or HLTAID003 minimum)
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (minimum 2x doses)
  • Australian Working Rights

Benefits

  • Salary Packaging up to $18,550 (non-profit based)
  • Paid Parental Leave, return-to-work bonuses, and leave loading
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Supportive and values-driven team culture

To Apply

If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a flexible, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

Click APPLY to submit your resume and cover letter, indicating which locations you are interested in.

For questions, please contact recruitment@abilitywa.com.au

Please note: Some positions are designated female-only in accordance with Section 27 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

 

Who is Ability WA, and what makes us stand out?

We began in 1951 as a small group of parents who formed an organisation looking for an innovative way to access care and support for their children with Cerebral Palsy. Today, we are recognised as one of WA’s leading disability service providers. Our sector has changed a lot over the years, and we have too. What remains the same is our dedication to our customers and our staff. 

‘We reserve the right to extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.’

At Ability WA, we take pride in having a diverse workforce and celebrate the individuality of all people. We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and diverse culture and religious backgrounds.

Ability WA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and pays respect their leaders - past, present, and emerging.

Apply now

Refer someone to this job

Not You?

Thank you

Recommended Jobs 

Community Services Coordinator

Eastern Suburbs Perth WA Community Services Operations
Are you an authentic leader, with a contemporary approach to service delivery and impeccable administration skills?

Home and Living Administration (Fixed Term)

Central Suburbs & Coolbinia Perth WA Home & Living
An exciting opportunity to support our Home and Living team and have a positive impact on the lives of our customers.

Community Services Operations Manager

Central Suburbs & Coolbinia Perth WA Community Services Operations
As Community Services Operations Manager you will lead and manage a dedicated team of coordinators. You will be working closely together to empower our customers to realise their abilities.

Refund Point Officer

Eastern Suburbs Perth WA Social Enterprise Management
Join Ability WA as a Refund Point Officer and help make WA cleaner through the Containers for Change program. You’ll assist customers, process refunds, and keep the site running smoothly while being part of a supportive, inclusive team.

Senior Customer Services Officer

Central Suburbs & Coolbinia Perth WA Therapy Central Region
Part Time (0.4FTE) position with the possibility for additional ad hoc hours. Based in Coolbinia. Support our Therapy Services team

Employment Support Officer

Eastern Suburbs Perth WA. Fremantle & Southern Suburbs Perth WA. Northern Suburbs & Joondalup Perth WA Social Enterprise Management
Exciting opportunities to work with the employment services team in providing employment support for our customers!

Subscribe to job alerts

Finalize your job alert by selecting criteria from the dropdowns below. You can select multiple options from each dropdown by returning to the combobox and re-entering the list of options. Submit at the end to create your job alert.

Not You?

Thank you