Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker

Locations: Thornlie, Brabham, Bennett Springs & Yanchep

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives?

Sovereign Lives WA is seeking compassionate, reliable, and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our growing team across the Perth metropolitan area.

We provide person-centred support to people living with disability, empowering them to achieve greater independence, choice, dignity, and community participation.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker with Sovereign Lives WA, you will provide high-quality support based on each participant's individual needs, goals, preferences, and support plans.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience supporting participants with mental health and psychosocial disabilities and demonstrate a strong understanding of professional boundaries within the disability support environment.

Current Locations

We are currently recruiting for:

• Thornlie

• Brabham

• Bennett Springs

• Yanchep – Female Support Workers Only due to participant support needs/preferences

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in accordance with individual support plans.

• Assist participants with personal care, daily living activities, and household tasks.

• Support community access, appointments, social participation, and recreational activities.

• Promote participant independence, choice, dignity, privacy, and inclusion.

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with participants and their families.

• Implement behaviour support strategies and follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans where required.

• Assist with medication in accordance with organisational procedures and individual support plans.

• Complete accurate progress notes, incident reports, medication documentation, and other required records.

• Identify and report incidents, risks, concerns, and changes in participant needs appropriately.

• Communicate professionally with participants, families, allied health professionals, and internal teams.

• Follow Sovereign Lives policies, NDIS Practice Standards, and workplace health and safety requirements.

• Attend required training, team meetings, and professional development activities.

About You

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are caring, patient, respectful, and genuinely passionate about supporting people with disability.

• Have experience working with mental health or psychosocial disability.

• Have a strong understanding of professional boundaries and their importance when working with vulnerable participants.

• Understand the importance of confidentiality, dignity, choice, and participant rights.

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Can remain calm and professional when responding to challenging situations.

• Can work independently while contributing positively to a team.

• Are reliable, flexible, and committed to providing consistent, high-quality support.

• Are comfortable using smartphones and basic computer systems for documentation and reporting.

Essential Requirements

Successful candidates must have:

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Current National Police Clearance

• Working With Children Check, where applicable

• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate

• Valid Australian Driver's Licence

• Reliable and insured vehicle suitable for transporting participants

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services, or a related qualification

• Current Australian working rights

Candidates with demonstrated experience supporting participants with mental health or psychosocial disabilities and a strong understanding of professional boundaries will be highly regarded.

Why Join Sovereign Lives WA?

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Ongoing training and professional development

• A variety of participants and shift opportunities

• Opportunity to develop your career within the disability sector

• Work with an organisation committed to quality, dignity, respect, and person-centred practice

If you are passionate about empowering people with disability to live meaningful and independent lives, we would love to hear from you.