Male support worker

Male Support Worker ( Fluent English) – Casual Position

Location: Cannington, Belmont area, Bentley (WA)
Employment Type: Casual

About Blue Bird Home and Community Support

Blue Bird Home and Community Support is a growing, person-centred organisation committed to delivering high-quality disability and community support services. We empower individuals to live independently with dignity, respect, and choice while providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for our staff.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Male Support Worker who is fluent in English to support participants with high physical and mental health support needs. This role requires strong physical capability, confidence in using manual handling equipment (including hoists), and experience working with complex behaviours and mental health conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support including transfers and hoist assistance
• Assist with mobility support and safe manual handling practices
• Support participants with high and complex care needs
• Assist with daily living tasks including meal preparation and household duties
• Support community access and social participation
• Provide emotional and mental health-related support
• Encourage independence and skill development
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, and incident reporting
• Follow NDIS standards and organisational policies

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Male support worker (for participant-specific support requirements)
• Fluent in English written and verbal
• Proven experience working with high-needs clients
• Demonstrated experience using hoists and manual handling equipment
• Experience supporting participants with mental health conditions and complex behaviours
• Strong physical ability to perform transfers and mobility assistance safely
• Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, or related qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to apply)
• Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

What We Offer

• Flexible casual shifts
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive management and team environment
• Opportunity to work with diverse participants and make a real difference

How to Apply

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for this role.

Job Types: Subcontract, Casual

Pay: $30.60 – $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Required)
• Working with Children Check (Required)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)
• National Police Certificate (Required)
• Driver Licence (Required)

Work Location: In person