Support Worker

If you have helped someone with disability build a skill, manage at home or get out into the community, this casual Support Worker role in Kalgoorlie, WA deserves a close look.

The hiring organisation is a community disability service in regional Western Australia. It wants staff who work in a person-centred way, following each individual's plan, running activities and outings, helping at home with domestic tasks and personal care, and encouraging people to choose for themselves.

From a recruiter's point of view, the strongest applications show three things quickly. The essential checks and licence are current, you understand physical and intellectual disability, and you stay organised and calm when a shift gets busy. A sponsorship opportunity is available to the right candidates, which makes a well-matched application even more important.

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• Follow each person's individual plan using a person-centred approach
• Take responsibility for the activities scheduled in each plan
• Organise outings and leisure activities and run them
• Encourage people to explore their own interests and friendships
• Respect and support people's own choices
• Assist with domestic tasks at home in line with the plan
• Provide personal care in line with the plan
• Complete reports and documents by the time they are due and keep the coordinator informed, maintaining confidentiality
• Keep yourself and others safe in the workplace

• A current First Aid Certificate
• A current Working with Children Check and a current WA C-class driver's licence
• A good understanding of the needs of people with physical and intellectual disabilities, and a positive attitude towards them
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to cope under pressure
• Communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
• Previous work with people with disability (desirable)