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The Trustee for Keen to Care Australia We are seeking experienced Disability and Mental Health Support Workers with a background in assisting individuals with disabilities and high care needs to support Keen to Care Australia (KTCA) Participants in our Newman and Port Hedland facilities.  As a Support Worker, you are expected to be resilient and possess a sound understanding of the importance of supporting people with disabilities. Ideally, you would be passionate, friendly, engaging and caring to successfully look after the participants and their needs.  We expect our Support Workers to be available and willing to work a set roster, which may include weekend and overnight hours when required. You will provide day-to-day assistance to adults and children living with disabilities while supporting them to live independently and helping them work towards their goals. If you have been working in aged care or a disability/community service caring for vulnerable community members, and understand the industry and its requirements, you would be an ideal candidate to join KTCA! Benefits We are a tight-knit organisation that cares for its community and staff. We have an enriching and rewarding culture within our teams and the benefits include  Salary based on SCHADS Award (pending qualifications) + penalties Ongoing in-house and external training, and development for KTCA staff Task & responsibilities Mentoring and guiding people within the Supported Independent Living (SIL)arrangement to develop independent living skills Administering medication as required and briefed Adherence to Participants’ Support Plans Providing positive support in areas such as personal care, hygiene, transport,education, cooking and domestic duties, as well as emotional support. Managing complex behaviours of concern Completing clear, precise and factual handover notes and incident reports tomanagers and co-workers Helping participants engage with their local communities and culture throughaccess to community participation programs and recreational activities. Work with diverse people Work legally and ethically Qualification & experience Certificate 3 or above in Individual Support/ Disability Support or equivalent Qualification is required Minimum 1 year experience working one-on-one with people with disabilities who may have complex medical or exhibits behaviours of concern. About Company Keen to Care Australia is an organisation established with the sole aim of providing tailored disability services for people with disabilities, promoting their independence by empowering them to control their lives. KTCA is key in providing avenues for self-determined, autonomous lifestyles, and enabling participants to reach their individual goals of safe and non-discriminative environments.  KTCA provides local services across Western Australian communities including Perth, Newman, and Port Hedland.   We are ‘ keen to care for a diverse and inclusive society, keen to listen to identify the needs of our participants, and we are keen to serve with tailored services ”, aiming to be an ‘Employer of Choice’ to our staff.  KTCA supports diversity and inclusion at all levels and acknowledges and rewards exceptional performances.   Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary: $68865-80000 Job Publish: 21-08-2025 Job Expire: 20-09-2025 Please click to View more detail / apply .