At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of support workers while providing hands-on care and support.
- Company: Ability WA, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and community empowerment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in disability support and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 $ per year.
About the Position
The Practice Lead is a new role at Ability WA. As a Practice Lead you will play an important role in a Home & Living location. You’ll work hands-on alongside a team of support workers, modelling best practice, coaching your peers, and making sure the people we support are living meaningful, safe and self-directed lives. One Practice Lead will be allocated per home and will provide support to customers, mentor support workers and assist the Coordinator.
Here’s what the role looks like day to day:
- 60-80% on the floor – providing direct personal support in line with the customer support plans, including personal care, daily living tasks and community activities
- 20-40% off the floor – time set aside to complete house administration, embed Ability WA initiatives and act as the first point of contact for customers and families
Please note: this role does not carry formal supervisory, performance management, or decision-making authority – escalation sits with the Community Services Coordinator.
Part time role available at our Central locations.
About You
You’re an experienced support worker who’s ready to step up and take a lead role – someone who your team mates naturally turn to, and who takes pride in doing things the right way. You’ll bring:
- Experience in disability support or a related caring discipline
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Solid planning and organisation – you can hold a shift together
- Comfortable in use of Microsoft suite and Ability WA systems
- A good working knowledge of contemporary disability practice
- Comfortable providing all aspects of daily living and personal care to all genders
- Must be able to drive wheelchair-accessible vans
- Familiarity with Practice Leadership and Active Support principles (or a genuine willingness to learn)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check, National Police Clearance, First Aid (HLTAID011), valid Driver’s Licence
Ability WA is committed to empowering all people to realise their abilities and thrive in their communities. We embrace the unique strengths of every person within our organisation and welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, ethnicities and cultures as we continue to grow our diverse workforce.
Practice Lead in Perth employer: Ability WA Careers
Join Ability WA, a leading Positive Behaviour Support team based in Coolbinia, where you'll be part of a supportive and values-driven culture that prioritises employee growth and collaboration. With flexible work arrangements, robust professional development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity, you'll thrive in an environment that empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Enjoy benefits like salary packaging, wellness days, and access to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to best practices in PBS.
