Make a real difference in your community while enjoying flexibility and great benefits!
As a Community Support Worker with Ability WA, you’ll empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest. You’ll support customers to build independence, connect with their community, and work toward their goals. This is a rewarding role with variety, flexibility, and genuine opportunities to grow your hours.
Shifts available both North of the River and South of the River
What You’ll Do
Provide person‑centred support to customers in the community
Support customers to engage in social activities (coffee catch‑ups, shopping, classes, movies and appointments)
Encourage independence, choice and social connection
Assist with daily living tasks, including personal care, meal planning, hydrotherapy and light domestic duties
Advocate for customers’ rights, needs and goals
Transport customers using wheelchair‑accessible vans and your own vehicle, as required
Maintain accurate and timely progress notes
About You
Certificate III/IV in Disability, Aged Care or a related field (desirable)
Minimum 6 months experience in a caring role in the disability sector
Comfortable providing all aspects of daily living and personal care to all genders, including hydrotherapy support
Able to work across varied shifts and locations independently with customers
Confident driving wheelchair‑accessible vans and transporting customers using your own vehicle
A clear, adaptable communicator with a strong person‑centred approach
Experience supporting people with mental health needs, challenging behaviours and de‑escalation strategies (desirable, not essential)
Australian work rights required (no visa sponsorship available)
Hold, or be willing to obtain
National Police Clearance
NDIS Worker Screening Check
First Aid
Valid Driver’s Licence
Comprehensive car insurance
Availability Requirements
We require availability across at least three weekdays, with full‑day availability between 8:00am and 6:00pm.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Permanent, part‑time contract
Plenty of opportunities to grow your hours – many team members progress to full‑time
Boost your take‑home pay with salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
Paid training and ongoing career development in NDIS support
Supportive, values‑driven team culture
Leave loading, employee assistance program, paid parental leave
Assist customers to achieve their personal goals
Some positions are designated female‑only, in line with Section 27 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
Ability WA is committed to empowering all people to realise their abilities and thrive in their communities. We embrace the unique strengths of every person within our organisation and welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, ethnicities and cultures as we continue to grow our diverse workforce.
