Employment Support Mentor (Part-Time)

Westcare Industries

The Employment Support Mentor supports individuals with disabilities in achieving greater independence and meaningful participation in the workforce. This role combines practical, person-centred mentoring with a focus on skill development, workplace integration, and daily living support. Working within a values-driven, not-for-profit environment, the mentor collaborates closely with supported employees, operational teams, and stakeholders to deliver tailored support aligned with NDIS goals and Westcare’s inclusive mission.

About Us

Westcare Incorporated has been supporting the Western Australian community for over seventy-seven 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

Whilst our business encompasses printing, box making, food and industrial packaging services to a wide range of Western Australian clients, this role is to provide individualised support to residents of our Westcare Accommodation Village.

About the Role

The Support Mentor's role is variable dependent upon the participants needs, goals and aspirations but may include:

Provide tailored training, support, guidance and opportunities that enable supported PWD to achieve their individual and work goals.

Interact harmoniously with peers and staff.

Comply with the requirements of NDIS, DSS, Westcare, stakeholders (including guardians of our supported employees/people with disabilities (PWD)/NDIS participants) and other relevant Laws, Acts and Standards.

Provide one-on-one support, as funded.

Provide support to PWD who are exhibiting behaviours of concern. Complete case notes and liaise with the Support Services team as necessary.

Provide Employment Support Officers (ESO) with any relevant information for meetings with our supported PWD, guardians and OT to ensure we meet NDIS, DSS and Westcare’s requirements.

Uphold Westcare’s values, follow Westcare’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy and the NDIS Code of Conduct.

Foster a harmonious workplace and support social engagement activities. This includes assisting with morning teas, annual events.

Assist Comply with WHS requirements.

Undertake training necessary to fulfil your role.

Read documents relevant to all PWD Westcare supports at their site, e.g. ISPs, Behaviour Support Plans and Functional Capacity Assessments.

Assist and work alongside supported employees with learning employment skills as per the site’s needs as directed by the line manager &/or ESOs.

Other duties as directed.

Who We are Looking For

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

Certificate III/IV in Disability and Individual Support

Valid unlimited working rights

A minimum of 2-3 years of disability support experience is required.

WA Driver's Licence

Current CPR, First Aid and Manual handling certification

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Willingness and a positive and supportive attitude towards working with PWD.

Knowledge of National Disability Standards.

Demonstrable knowledge of work health and safety.

Proven ability to work unsupervised with sound time management skills.

Commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable working-age individuals living with disabilities and/or mental health issues.

Ability to use Microsoft applications, i.e., Teams, Outlook (emails, calendar), OneDrive, Word, Excel, etc.

Ability to record and maintain accurate, non-judgmental information.

Desirable:

Knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Emotional resilience and the ability to support individuals who may occasionally be experiencing significant distress, crisis, or mental illness.

Demonstrable knowledge of the principles of social role valorization, the rights of people with a disability, consumer rights, duty of care, dignity of risk, and the requirements of the National Disability Standards and the Disability Services Act.

Cert IV Trainer and Assessment.

Candidates who do not meet these selection criteria but can demonstrate similar, appropriate experience and values may be considered.

Interested applicants are asked to provide a resume and a cover letter through Seek.

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