Disability Support Staff
3 weeks ago
Posted: 26/06/2025
Closing Date: 25/07/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Perth and Mandurah
Job Category: Disability Support Staff
About DESF
The Disability Empowerment and Support Foundation (DESF) is a registered not-for-profit organisation providing passionate and reliable staff to leading Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers across Western Australia.
We focus on empowering diverse communities—including First Nations people—to pursue meaningful careers in disability support.
Why Join DESF?
- Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 tax-free annually
- Meal entertainment card
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
- We offer clear succession opportunities
- Ongoing training and upskilling support
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and ethical workforce
Job Description
The Role
We are currently recruiting Disability Support Workers to deliver participant-focused, high-quality support services under the guidance of our partner SIL providers.
You'll play a key role in empowering NDIS participants to lead meaningful, autonomous lives—providing respectful, hands-on assistance in daily living and community participation.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Support participants with daily living, personal care, and routines
- Encourage choice, independence, and decision-making
- Administer or assist with medication in line with care plans
- Follow and implement Behaviour Support Plans and risk management strategies
- Assist with mobility, transport, outings, and community access
- Maintain a safe, abuse-free environment
- Complete admin duties including progress notes, timesheets, reports, and documentation
- Communicate professionally with participants, providers, and your DESF manager
Desired Skills and Experience
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- NDIS Worker Training Modules
- Valid CPR & First Aid
- Medication Competency/Administration
- Cert III or IV in Individual Support or equivalent
- Current WA Driver's Licence
- Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow care plans and work both independently and in teams
- Understanding of WHS and disability support compliance
- Experience working in SIL or NDIS-related environments
- Comfortable with digital systems and completing shift documentation
Diversity & Inclusion
DESF encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations Australians, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) individuals, and people with lived experience of disability.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're compassionate, dependable, and ready to grow your career in disability services—we want to hear from you.
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