FULL-TIME FEMALE SUPPORT WORKER – SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING (SIL) HOUSE

Location: East Cannington, WA
(Rostered 24-hour shift cycle, including inactive sleepover)
Schedule:
6:45 AM - 3:15 PM
8 AM - 2:30 PM
3 PM - 9:15 PM
5 PM - 8 PM
9 PM - 7:15 AM next day (10 PM - 6 AM is inactive sleepover shift)
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced female support worker to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) house in East Cannington. SIL services provide 24/7 supports in a shared home environment, enabling participants to live as independently as possible while receiving assistance with daily living, personal care, and skill development.
This position involves a 24-hour shift cycle, which includes an inactive sleepover shift from 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM, along with active support hours during the day and evening.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including showering, grooming, and daily living support.
• Safely operate Full Hoist and Sara Steady for transfers and mobility support.
• Assist with medication administration (Med Com) in accordance with care plans.
• Prepare nutritious meals and assist residents with cooking and meal planning.
• Promote independence and skill development in line with individual goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including progress notes and incident reports.
• Support residents during day, evening, and overnight routines, ensuring safety at all times.

Requirements

• Female staff only (to meet participant preference).
• Proven experience in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) house setting (mandatory).
• Experience with personal care, Full Hoist, Sara Steady, and mobility supports.
• Strong cooking skills and household management ability.
• Experience with medication administration (Med Com).
• Certificate III or IV in Disability / Community Services (or equivalent).
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid & CPR certificate.
• Manual Handling training and confidence with assistive equipment.
• Driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• Strong English communication skills, reliability, and professionalism.

Job Type: Casual
Pay: $33.00 – $40.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you female and able to work in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) house as per participant preference?

  Yes No (Required)

• Do you have experience working in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) setting?

  Yes No (Required)

• Are you available to work a 24-hour shift cycle, including an inactive sleepover from 10 PM – 6 AM?

  Yes No (Required)

• Do you have experience operating mobility equipment such as Full Hoist and Sara Steady?

  Yes No (Required)

• Do you have experience providing personal care, including showering, grooming, and daily living support?

  Yes No (Required)

• Do you have experience with Medication Administration and certificate as well (Med Com)?

  Yes No (Required)

• Do you have manual handling certificate ?

• Do you have strong English communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing)?

  Excellent Good Fair Poor (Required – must be Excellent/Good)

• Please briefly describe your experience with cooking and meal preparation in a SIL or disability support setting.

(Open text response)

• Do you have general computer skills?
• Please describe an example of how you supported a client with a mental health challenge in a SIL or disability support role.

(Open text response)

• What is your availability? This is tentative roster:

6:45 AM - 3:15 PM
8 AM - 2:30 PM
3 PM - 9:15 PM
5 PM - 8 PM
9 PM - 7:15 AM next day (10 PM - 6 AM is inactive sleepover shift)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Provide personal care, including showering, grooming, and daily living support.
• Safely operate Full Hoist and Sara Steady for transfers and mobility support.
• Assist with medication administration (Med Com) in accordance with care plans.
• Prepare nutritious meals and assist residents with cooking and meal planning.
• Promote independence and skill development in line with individual goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including progress notes and incident reports.
• Support residents during day, evening, and overnight routines, ensuring safety at all times