Support Worker - Community

We are Activ. We are Customer Driven, Listen Loudly, Dare to Try, and Deliver on Promises. As a team, we are a fantastic collection of diverse individuals all coming together to achieve a common goal, to support those living with disability to live the life they choose. 

Does this sound like you? 

Then come join us! 

As part of the team, you will have access to:- 

• Salary-sacrificing options up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay 
• Options for work-life balance 
• Training through Activ’s RTO 
• Various staff benefits from our corporate partners 
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program 
• An accepting and open environment to work and thrive in while giving back to the community 

When you join the team, you will also receive a ticket in our draw to win a car, holiday or cash valued at $20,000. All staff can earn additional tickets in this draw by successfully referring others to the Activ team. 

About the role 

The difference you can make includes supporting our customers who are all very individual and have varying needs. You will need to be prepared to support customers with personal care, going to medical appointments, to work and various community activities such as sports, walking, shopping and cooking. An outgoing, vibrant personality will see you achieve these outcomes. Working hours in community are Monday to Friday with hours between 9am and 2pm. 

A typical day in the role may look like… 

• Delivering a wide range of domestic supports within a customer’s residence and community;
• Supporting person-centred plans that identify a customer’s life goals;
• Supporting customers to engage in community-based activities;
• Ensuring positive behaviour support plans are followed; and
• Administration duties and mandatory daily reports.

The ideal candidate will have :- 

• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships;
• Strong communication skills;
• Ability to follow person-centred plans and assist people to achieve their goals and outcomes;
• Experience in manual handling;
• Willingness to assist with personal care and domestic duties;
• Cert III in Disability or Individualised Support desirable;
• Proven administration and computer literacy skills;
• Valid WA drivers licence and a willingness to use your private vehicle (aligned with Activ’s motor vehicle allowance rebate).

Submitting your application is easy. All we need is your current CV and for you to answer a couple of questions, and then one of the team will be in touch. As a part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a video interview. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to get or already have : 

• Police clearance and/or NDIS worker screening check. 
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module 

Activ staff working in roles that require regular attendance to our residential disability accommodation homes must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive a booster dose within one month of becoming eligible. 

To deliver the best service for our customers, we strive toward a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we support. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. 

Activ reserves the right to remove advertising and/or commence the selection process before the application close date.