Careers

About the role

We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Disability Support Worker to join our team in Kalgoorlie to provide essential support to two non-verbal male clients living in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) arrangement.

This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of people with disability. You will work as part of a collaborative team, supporting the clients’ individual needs and creating a safe, person-centred environment.

This role primarily consists of sleepover shifts from 5:00pm to 9:00am, a minimum of 3 sleepovers per week. The position requires experience or confidence in manual handling and personal care, as both clients require a moderate level of physical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Day to day living activities (including personal care such as assisting with showering, dressing etc)
• Community access & transport to appointments/shopping etc
• Maintain & Monitor Person Centred Plans
• Documenting & Progress Note keeping

Skills & Experience

• Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence
• Certificate III Individual Support, Disability or similar
• Current Provide First Aid Certificate

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations
• Make a difference in your community 

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact recruitment@lwb.org.au

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 8th June 2025.

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 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 and 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 you’re 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 client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.