About Activ

Activ is the largest disability support provider in Western Australia registered under the NDIS. We provide individualised services for people living with disability and their families. Activ was founded in 1951 by a group of families who wanted more for their children who lived with disability and had become marginalised by society. We are seeking like-minded individuals to join us in supporting our customers to achieve their goals. We want leading experts to use their skills to help enrich the lives of our customers and society as a whole.

About the Job

The Accommodation and Community Services in Geraldton supports people living with disability through accommodation and community engagement. We offer individualised and person-centred supports by working alongside our customers to support them to reach their full potential and make a difference to the lives of people living with disabilities. 

Our Customers are all very individual and have varying needs. You will need to be prepared to support customers with personal care, going to medical appointments and any Community activities such as various sports, walking and fishing. You will also be integral in teaching these individuals life skills. 

We are seeking dedicated Support Workers to fill multiple permanent part time vacancies ranging from 20 to 60 hours per fortnight + overnight (sleep) support workers. 

Key duties include:

• Delivering a wide range of domestic support;
• Supporting customer to engage in community-based activities including social events, volunteering and arts
• Support person-centred plans that align with a customer’s life goals
• Ensuring positive behaviour support plans are followed;
• Administration duties and mandatory daily reporting.

What you’ll need?

• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships;
• Ability to follow person-centred plans and assist people to achieve their goals and outcomes;
• Experience in supporting customers with behavioural support plans;
• Previous experience with manual handling and medication administration desirable;
• Willingness to assist with personal care and domestic duties;
• Proven administration and computer literacy skills;
• Valid WA drivers licence and a willingness to use your private vehicle (aligned with Activ’s motor vehicle allowance rebate).

What we offer:

• Full, paid onboarding induction with ongoing training options available
• Up to $16,000 per annum tax free
• Purchase Leave options

Apply: 

We take a “person-centred” approach to recruitment by encouraging our customers to be involved in the hiring process. To apply, please click on the button below to submit your resume and covering letter. We look forward to receiving your application.

To deliver the best service for our customers we strive toward a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we support. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Activ may remove advertising and/or commence the recruitment process prior to the application close date.