Job Title

Community Support Worker. Casual - Hammond ParkApply now Job no: 505413Employment type: CasualLocation: PerthCategories: Disability, Mental HealthAbout the RoleWe are looking for a Community Support Worker to join our Individualised Community Living Strategy (ICLS) program providing outreach support to clients accessing the servicebetween the Mandurah to Morley areas. The service is for clients with a mental health diagnosis who are eligible for a support package. The role of the Community Support Worker is to help the client access their local services and maximise their recovery success.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide dedicated support to clients with a mental health diagnosis, focusing on recovery and community living goalsCoach and encourage independence through daily routines and decision-makingAssist with cooking, cleaning, and home upkeep, empowering the client to take control of their daily livingEncourage community access and engagement in local activitiesSupport capacity building and self-management of lifestyle and wellbeingWork collaboratively with clinical and mental health support teamsFollow and contribute to individualised support plansThursday and Friday daytime availability REQUIREDFlexibility to travel up to 40 minutes from home, as required. Travel will be within a 40 km radius of the Perth metro areaSkills & ExperienceCertificate IV in Community Services or equivalentDemonstrated experience working autonomously with people with mental illness or psycho-social disabilityPassionate about client outcomes and mental health advocacyHigh computer literacy and administration skillsAn unrestricted Western Australian drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicleA current First Aid Certificate, which includes the course HLTAID003 or HLTAID011Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.Pay rates starting at $43.23 (casual) per hour, in accordance with the SCHADS AwardBenefit from a changing daily backdrop, work in a range of locations from north metro to southern suburbs of MandurahEnjoy access to Fitness PassportSalary packaging on everyday living expenses including mortgage, rent and billsAbout the OrganisationLife Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless, refugees and asylum seekers.Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If youre passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client''s individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.How to ApplyInclude your resume and covering letter in one document, click Apply and follow the prompts.Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visitfor information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.Advertised: 17 Jul 2025 W. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 31 Jul 2025 23:55 W. Australia Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr