Careers

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and client-focused Female Community Support Worker to join our team. In 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 driver's 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 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, 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.

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly. 

For any other enquiries, contact Kristina at recruitment@lwb.org.au.