About the Company
Rasheed Services Pty Ltd T/A Dignified Caring is a family-owned disability support provider built on lived experience. The organisation was founded by a family directly impacted by Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a rare inherited condition affecting collagen and multiple body systems. This background has shaped the company’s strong commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
The business has developed a deep understanding of the complex needs of individuals living with disabilities, including navigating ongoing medical care, therapies, and social challenges. This insight underpins its approach to providing high-quality, respectful, and culturally sensitive support services.
Dignified Caring is focused on improving clients’ quality of life while promoting dignity, independence, and inclusion. The organisation provides tailored disability support services, treating each client with the same care and respect as family.
Due to continued growth and increasing demand for our services, we are seeking a dedicated Community Worker to join our team and contribute to the delivery of essential community programs.
Role Overview
This full-time Community Worker role involves assessing client needs, developing support programs, and providing ongoing assistance to individuals and families. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to improving client outcomes in line with ANZSCO 411711 – Community Worker.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Deliver person-centred assistance to participants and their families by facilitating access to appropriate community programs, welfare supports, and essential services.
· Develop individual support approaches by identifying participant goals, evaluating support requirements, and linking clients with suitable education, training, and capacity-building initiatives.
· Assist participants to access available community resources, including healthcare, accommodation assistance, employment pathways, social inclusion programs, and wellbeing services.
· Encourage social participation and strengthen community engagement by supporting individuals to establish positive relationships and increase independence within the community.
· Respond to participant support needs by coordinating timely referrals to relevant health, allied health, counselling, housing, and crisis intervention services where required.
· Support participants to engage in recreational, cultural, educational, and community-based activities that enhance wellbeing and active lifestyles.
· Coordinate and assist with community outreach and support initiatives, including the delivery of essential supplies and participation in community-based programs.
· Work collaboratively with participants, families, carers, and external service providers to implement recovery-focused supports, achieve individual goals, and improve access to mental health and wellbeing services.
Qualifications and Experience
· Relevant qualification at Diploma level or Bachelor in Community Services, Social Work, or a related field.
· Demonstrated experience supporting people with disability, mental health conditions, or complex support needs within community or NDIS environments.
· Sound understanding of person-centred care principles, participant dignity, and community inclusion practices.
· Effective communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $77,000.00 per year
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
