Disability Support Worker (Social Trainer)

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Opportunity – Disability Support Worker Level 1

Disability Support Workers employed by Department of Communities are known as Social Trainers.

As a Disability Support Worker (Social Trainer) you will be supporting individuals with an intellectual disability or Autism to live their lives as independently as possible. This may involve support with their personal care including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and toileting, household duties and community activities. Social Trainers may be required to work with either adults or children, in a variety of accommodation options, across the Perth Metropolitan Area.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the attached "Social Trainer Information Pack" prior to applying.

We are currently seeking interested applicants to apply for casual and fixed term full time positions across the metro areas. (Locations listed below)

If you can attend our next induction process that commences on the 6th May 2024, we are interested in hearing from you.

Things to Consider Before Applying

To be eligible you must:

• Be available to attend the entirety of the 4-week Full Time induction.
• Arrangements cannot be made to work specific shift times or days during this period, you must be available to work the rostered shifts as required on a full-time basis (there will be no overnight shifts during the induction period, but it will include weekends and afternoon/evenings in addition to daytime shifts).
• You will be required to travel to our Learning & Development Training Facility for some of this 4-week period (Will be held in either Perth or Shenton Park depending on numbers). The remainder of your 4 weeks induction will be rostered at one of our group homes.
• Hold a current Australian drivers licence.
• Successfully complete our criminal record screening.
• Pass a medical assessment.
• Obtain a NDIS Worker Screening when requested.

Based on prior experience and qualifications in Certificate IV in Disability you may be eligible to be considered for Social Trainer Level 2.

For further information on the role please read the attached Social Trainer Information Pack and refer to the Job Description Form (JDF).

Location and Benefits

These positions are based at our various group homes. You may be required to work across multiple locations.

Ballajura, Bedford, Bellevue, Canning Vale, Caversham, Chidlow, Como, East Victoria Park, Girrawheen, Gosnells, Guildford, Hamilton Hill, Jane Brook, Karnup, Maddington, Mandurah, Midvale, Nollamara, South Lake, Yokine

Communities offers you career progression, variety, access to comprehensive learning and development, and great employment conditions. Some of these benefits may include:

• Up to 5 weeks annual leave,
• Up to10 Public Holidays accrued as cumulative leave,
• 3 days additional public sector holidays,
• Up to 12 additional Accrued Days Off,
• 15 days personal leave per annum,
• 11% superannuation, full employer contribution,
• Discount on private health insurance,
• 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
• Eligibility to join the fitness passport program (access to 84 gyms across WA from $13.95 per week),
• Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services,
• Study assistance,
• 14 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months continuous service,
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations and,
• 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

Information about the Talent Register

• This Talent Register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest for short term contract opportunities (up to twelve (12) months) at the Department of Communities in a range of key positions across the Communications directorate.
• Opportunities are temporary and may be full time or casual.  
• Direct appointments may be available which will mean you won’t need to go through a full competitive recruitment process.  
• The register is actively monitored, and applicants may be contacted to discuss opportunities.
• Once you apply, your CV will stay on the register until 31 December 2024, after which time, you will need to reapply.
• Please be aware there is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register.

Eligibility Requirements

You must be an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or hold an appropriate Australian work visa to apply for a role through the register.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, click the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A comprehensive resume and include the names of two referees who can comment on your relevant experience.
2. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume (if applicable)

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact a HR Recruitment team member at *************@communities.wa.gov.au.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls - 133 677

Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727

SMS relay - 0423 677 ***

We Value Diversity & Equity

To deliver the best service to our clients we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. The more diverse and inclusive our internal community is, the more unique perspectives and bright ideas we share. We want applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth. 

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact a HR Recruitment team member at *************@communities.wa.gov.au. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

You can find information on our focus on diversity by visiting our Careers webpage 

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.