Make a real difference where it matters most.

Kalkoup Clinics is seeking a compassionate and capable High Needs Support Worker to join our growing team. This is a deeply rewarding opportunity to support children with complex medical needs in their homes, helping them live safer, fuller lives surrounded by their families.

You'll be delivering specialised, hands-on support tailored to each child’s care plan including assistance with tracheostomy care, seizure response, enteral feeding, and other high-intensity daily supports. If you're confident working independently while staying connected to a supportive clinical team, we’d love to hear from you.

About Kalkoup Clinics:

Based in Osborne Park, Kalkoup Clinics is a nurse-led organisation providing holistic, compassionate care to children and young adults with complex medical needs. Our services include in-clinic appointments, in-home nursing, NDIS assessments, care planning, and family education. We are proud to make a real, lasting impact in the lives of our clients and the people who care for them.

What you’ll be doing:

You will be working closely with children and their families to provide safe, specialised care tailored to each child’s individual plan, including:

· Tracheostomy care and respiratory support

· Seizure response and emergency protocol follow-through

· Enteral (PEG) feeding and oral feeding support

· Wound care and personal care assistance

· Supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

· Community access and in-home developmental support

· Monitoring oxygen levels and general wellbeing

· Documentation and communication with the broader care team

Shifts Available:

We are currently hiring for the following support arrangements (both based in Perth North)

Child 1 – Tracheostomy Care:

· Weekday afternoons (Tues/Thurs) and one Friday/month: 1:00pm–5:00pm

· Weekend day shifts with potential for extended hours for the right person

Child 2 – ASD & Complex Needs:

· Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:00am–9:00am and 2:00pm–6:30pm

· Saturday: 9:00am–1:00pm

Who we are looking for:

Essential:

· Experience supporting children or young adults with complex care needs.

· Familiarity with tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, seizure response, and oxygen support (training can be provided).

· Current First Aid and CPR certification (HLTAID011).

· NDIS Workers Screening

· National Police Clearance and WA Working with Children Check.

· Valid WA Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle.

· Confidence to work independently while staying connected with the care team.

What we offer:

Above Award pay rates – we recognise the value of great nurses and pay well above SCHADS Award rates.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your mental health and wellbeing.

Novated leasing options to make the most of your income.

Paid, hands-on training in complex care areas

A truly supportive, values-driven team culture.

Access to senior clinical support when you need it, including after-hours CNCs.

Opportunities for career development.

The chance to build strong relationships and make a genuine impact for children and families.

Interested?
For a confidential chat or to find out more, please contact Emilia at Perth HR Partners – [email protected].

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.