Community Support Worker (Female) Perth South Metro

Perth - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate reliable and client-focused Female Community Support Worker to join our this role you will support individuals experiencing psychosocial disabilities or mental health challenges to build independence improve daily living skills and enhance their overall wellbeing across South Metro and Mandurah.

You will be supporting our clients on a varied roster. Availability across Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am-5pm.

At Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2) (c) (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and so female applicants will be preferred although male applicants can also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Provide dedicated support to clients with a mental health diagnosis focusing on recovery and community living goals
Coach and encourage independence through daily routines and decision-making
Encourage community access and engagement in local activities
Follow and contribute to individualised support plans
No personal care required

Skills & Experience

Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent or relevant industry experience
Demonstrated experience working with people with mental health and trauma challenges desirable
Passionate about client outcomes and mental health advocacy
General computer literacy and administration skills
Ability to work autonomously
A current First Aid Certificate which includes the course HLTAID003 or HLTAID011
Current valid Australian drivers licence and reliable vehicle

Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check.

Benefits

No overnight shifts
Pay rates starting at $43.23 (casual) per hour in accordance with the SCHADS Award
Benefit from a changing daily backdrop working in a range of locations in the South Metro area
Salary packaging on everyday living expenses including mortgage rent and bills

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose not for profit organisation of 8000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children young people and families people with disability older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless refugees and asylum seekers.

Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice control and independence to live their best life. If youre passionate about inclusivity respect and making a meaningful difference this is the career move for you.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each clients individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document click Apply and follow the with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

For any other enquiries contact Kristina at

About the roleWe are seeking a compassionate reliable and client-focused Female Community Support Worker to join our this role you will support individuals experiencing psychosocial disabilities or mental health challenges to build independence improve daily living skills and enhance their overall ...