Are you an empathetic, patient and attentive individual who is passionate about helping people?
Do you want to join a progressive, dedicated and family team culture, with the opportunity to grow your career?
We are looking for an experienced support worker (available to start work immediately) to tend to the support needs of a Male participant living with MS, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy and Phycosocial disability.
You must be available Tuesday and Thursday between 9am till 1pm or 2pm.
If you are motivated to offer life-changing experiences, we want to hear from you!
About Us
Spearhead Supports is a growing NDIS provider delivering person-centred supports across Perth. We support participants in Supported Independent Living (SIL), community access, mental health, and complex behavioural support settings.
We have a very simple mantra, “Your Story, Your Way”, which captures, in part, our desire to support every unique individual living with disability to lead happy, confident, and quality lives on their terms in our modern society.
We are seeking a confident, engaging, and emotionally intelligent Support Worker to work with participants who require strong rapport, meaningful community engagement, and calm support during challenging moments.
About the role
This is not a standard support worker role. We are looking for someone who can genuinely connect with people, build trust, create positive routines, and support participants to enjoy life safely in the community.
You may support participants with:
- Mental health presentations
- Emotional dysregulation
- Verbal aggression at times
- Social isolation / boredom
- Community access goals
- Behaviour support needs
- High need for structure and engagement
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting participants in the community (cafes, shopping, beach, walks, events, appointments)
- Creating engaging and meaningful day plans
- Building healthy routines and independence skills
- Remaining calm during escalations or challenging behaviours
- Using positive behaviour support strategies
- Transporting participants safely in the community
- Writing clear progress notes and incident reports
- Working closely with management and allied health teams
The Ideal Person
You are:
- Naturally confident and Polite.
- Friendly, social, and easy to talk to
- Strong with boundaries without being controlling
- Emotionally mature and not easily rattled
- Good at reading situations early
- Motivated to help people improve their lives
- Reliable and professional
- Comfortable working independently
Highly Regarded Experience
- Mental health support work
- Psychosocial disability
- Complex behaviours
- Youth work
- Community services
- Disability / SIL environments
- De-escalation experience
What We Offer
- Supportive management team
- Opportunity to make a real difference
- Varied and active community-based work
- Ongoing shifts for the right candidate
- Opportunity to grow with a developing organisation
- Work where personality and initiative are valued
Important Note
We value attitude, emotional intelligence, and genuine engagement as much as formal experience.
· Flexible availability to work morning, evening and night shifts.
· Working closely with the participant and their support network
· Actively checking in and engaging with your team
Skills and Experience
MUST HAVE
· Relevant Qualifications e.g. disability, aged care, community services or relevant experience.
· AT LEAST 2 years experience working in disability support and experience in managing challenging behaviours
· A firm understanding of de-escalation techniques
· Working with Children Check
· National Police Clearance
· NDIS Worker Orientation Module
. Covid-19 Vaccination
. Infection control Certification
· First Aid & CPR Certificate
· Valid Driver’s License & a reliable vehicle
· Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and listening
· Ability to problem solve, think creatively and find innovative solutions
How to Apply
If you believe you are what we are looking for, Select Apply Now or call our main line 08 6144 4840 for more information.
Please note: only applicants who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $36.50 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with appropriately managing and/or de-escalating challenging behaviours?
Experience:
- support work (CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS): 3 years (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- National Police Certificate (Required)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Required)
- NDIS Worker screening (Required)
- Driver's Licence (Required)
- First Aid Certification (Required)
- Upto Date Covid-19 Vaccination (Preferred)
- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
