🌟 Disability Support Worker

At Nogap Healthcare, we are committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred support to individuals living with complex disabilities and mental health challenges. We are seeking experienced and passionate Disability Support Workers to support participants across the Perth metropolitan region.

This role involves working with individuals who may have:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Intellectual Disability
• Mental Health Conditions
• Dual Diagnosis Presentations
• Complex Trauma Histories
• Forensic Backgrounds
• Psychosocial Disabilities
• Challenging Behaviours and Behaviours of Concern

We are looking for professionals who can provide compassionate, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented support while maintaining professional boundaries and ensuring participant safety.

Your Responsibilities

As a Disability Support Worker, you will:

✅ Support participants to achieve their NDIS goals and increase independence

✅ Implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans

✅ Provide community access and social support

✅ Assist with personal care and daily living activities

✅ Support participants with emotional regulation and skill development

✅ Administer or assist with medication where qualified

✅ Maintain accurate progress notes and incident reports

✅ Promote participant choice, dignity, rights and inclusion

✅ Work collaboratively with families, coordinators, allied health professionals and other stakeholders

About You

The ideal candidate will have experience working with people who present with complex support needs and will demonstrate:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Emotional resilience and professionalism
• Ability to de-escalate challenging situations
• Understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred practice
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to participant empowerment and safety

Highly Desirable Experience

• Autism and sensory support
• Mental health and psychosocial recovery
• Forensic disability support
• Behaviour support and restrictive practice environments
• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
• High-intensity and complex care supports

Essential Requirements

✔ NDIS Worker Screening Check

✔ National Police Clearance

✔ Current First Aid & CPR Certificate

✔ Working With Children Check (where applicable)

✔ Current Driver’s Licence

✔ Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance

✔ Smartphone and ability to complete electronic documentation

✔ Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, Mental Health, Community Services, Nursing or related field (preferred)

Why Join Nogap Healthcare?

⭐ Flexible shifts that work around your lifestyle

⭐ Competitive rates and penalty payments

⭐ Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

⭐ Supportive leadership team with extensive clinical experience

⭐ Career progression pathways

⭐ Rewarding work supporting participants with complex needs

⭐ Make a genuine impact every day

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are passionate about empowering people to live fulfilling lives and have the skills to support participants with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of a team that values compassion, professionalism, and excellence in care.

📧 admin@nogaphealthcare.com.au  🌐 www.nogaphealthcare.com.au  📞 0410 588 487

Nogap Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse communities, people with disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

“Bridging the Gap Between Care and Opportunity.” 🚀