Employment Support Officer (Part-Time 24 hours per week) - You will be assisting people with disabilities (Supported Employees) in their day-to-day employment.

Make a difference to the lives of people with disabilities

Excellent working conditions

Ability to salary package your income

Great team environment

We are looking for an Employment Support Officer to assist our supported employees (employees with disability) at our facility located in Bassendean.

About Us

Westcare has been supporting the Western Australian community for over seventy-five years; providing quality employment, training, development and accommodation for people with disabilities in line with our five core values of:

Inclusivity, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration & Advocacy

About the Role

The Employment Support Officers’ role includes but not limited to:

· Providing support to supported employees to meet production goals and quality standards in a workplace setting

· Providing individual training and support to supported employees in achieving their goals relating to work practices and Individual Employment Plans (IEP)

· Writing progress reports, case notes and training plans on current platforms

· Working with the supported employees on strategies to enhance their employment experience as well as attending meetings and reporting, as necessary.

· Updating rosters, recording leave and entering other employee information

· Conducting workplace and personal plan meetings, time trials, assisting with wage assessments, goal setting and planning, updating part of the IEP

· Workplace health and safety compliance including preparing incident reports as required

· Being an area warden for a designated area - training will be provided

· Assisting in organising inclusive workplace events.

Who We are Looking For

The successful applicant must be able to meet the following requirements:

A minimum Certificate III in Disability/Individual Support/Community Services or equivalent

Have permanent work rights

NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

Sound written and oral communication skills, and demonstrated ability to provide efficient and valued personal assistance to people with disabilities.

Ability to work independently and autonomously.

MS Office skills

Current Police Clearance and a NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with WA Directions

WA Driver's License

Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume and a cover letter.

For more information, including a copy of the Position Description, please contact Westcare HR at [email protected]