Residential Support Worker - Full Time

About the Role

Our Residential Support Workers work directly with individuals with Autism and their families to help them live their best life possible. This can include daily activities such as community engagement, hobbies, personal care, and domestic tasks as well as supporting them to achieve their goals and live the life they choose.

We are currently looking for Residential Support Workers to help make a positive difference in the lives of the adults who are residing in our shared community homes. With various suburbs located across the greater Perth metro area, our houses are supported 24/7 with an ongoing roster.

This is a salaried position with a very attractive roster providing significant time off duty. As a full-time support worker, you will work three 2.5-day shifts (including overnights) over a three week period followed by scheduled days off.

About You

We are looking for Residential Support Workers who genuinely want to contribute to making a positive difference through their work. They should bring respect, kindness, and a calm supportive approach to the individuals we support. Our Residential Support Workers will work to maximise the person’s independence and respect their choices.

We are seeking people who are resilient, supportive, solution-focused and are committed to providing consistent, high-quality care to individuals with high support needs.

Essential Requirements

  • Unrestricted Working rights in Australia
  • Full driver’s licence (No P-plates)
  • A suitable 4 door vehicle
  • Experience working with people with disabilities
  • Comfortable assisting clients with personal care (Toileting, Showering etc)
  • Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Sound decision making and problem-solving skills

To join our team, you’ll be required to complete the required clearances including a Medical, National Police Clearance and NDIS Workers Screening Check.

 Benefits

In addition to making meaningful difference in people’s lives, you’ll also receive:

  • A competitive base salary plus super and salary packaging
  • Fitness Passport: Heavily discounted access to multiple gyms, group fitness and aquatic facilities across Perth metropolitan area
  • Nine consecutive days off every three weeks
  • An attractive roster
  • Collaborative and knowledge sharing environment
  • Progress your career with great personal development and career opportunities

About Us

The Autism Association is one of Australia’s largest For-Purpose Specialist Autism Service Providers, providing a range of services to individuals of all ages.   We are inspired every day to make a difference in the lives of people with Autism and are deeply committed to assisting them to achieve the life and opportunities they choose.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding our values on equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and workplace culture – a place where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. We strive to make our roles and workplace accessible to people with disability and culturally appropriate to individuals of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait background.

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The Autism Association of WA is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.

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