Support Worker

Location: Boodjamiyalup – East Perth WA

Hourly rate starting: $27.35 to 34.78 (plus Super plus NFP Salary Packaging)

Hey you!

genU is looking for Support Workers who can team up with our customers to help them unleash their full potential. You will be making a real impact by helping people with disabilities through accommodation and community engagement.

The Employer considers that being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Please review the roster included to ensure you can work the shifts before applying. 

 Proposed Roster - Days - 50 hours - 504458.pdf

What you’ll do

• Support person-centred plans that identify a customer’s life goals and working to achieve them;
• Support customers in daily living skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, showering and toileting and medication administration;
• Ensure positive behaviour support plans are followed; and
• Administration duties and mandatory reporting

What you’ll bring

• Experience in supporting customers with behavioural support plans;
• An understanding and enthusiasm for working alongside people with disabilities;
• Ability to manage complex or difficult situations as they arise with patience and maturity;
• Previous experience with manual handling and medication administration;
• Willingness to assist with personal care and domestic duties experience;
• A valid drivers licence and willingness to use your private vehicle (aligned with genU motor vehicle allowance rebate) and a willingness to transport customers in a company Van. 

(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)

Bonus points for

• Certificate III in disability or individual support or higher

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone is empowered to play their part in the important work that we do.

We welcome diversity in all its forms including disability, culture, gender, age, sexuality and religion and celebrate the unique perspectives and experience each of us brings.

You’ll also get

• Salary packaging of update to $18,550 tax-free benefits
• Discounts; savings at 450 + retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HiFi
• Study scholarship; 25% off undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University
• Wellbeing support; 24/7 access to holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus; bring great people with you and be rewarded.

Ready to make a difference?

You can click apply to complete your application. Don’t wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.

You can view the full position description on the genU careers page  genU - Support Worker - L2.pdf

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at recruitmentwa@genu.org.au or call 08 9387 0435 (quoting the job title and number).