Trainee Support Worker

A Career Where Every Day Feels Different

Are you passionate about helping others live their best lives? Do you want a job that's both fun and rewarding? Would you love to start a career that truly makes a difference?

Location:

Perth

Hours:

Up to 30 hours per week

Schedule:

Monday-Friday (school hours available)

Whether you're new to the care sector or already have experience, we're looking for caring, enthusiastic Support Workers to join our friendly team in Perth. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact every single day.

You’ll work within a purpose-built day centre and in the local community, supporting adults with learning and/or physical disabilities, who may use wheelchairs, be nonverbal, or have complex support needs. Every day is unique – one day you might be helping someone bake, paint, or garden, and the next you could be supporting them on a trip to the zoo or theatre.

You’ll help people develop new skills, gain confidence, and enjoy meaningful experiences both in the centre and out in the community.

Typical duties include:

• Supporting individuals with daily activities and personal goals
• Providing personal care, assistance with meals, and administering medication (with training)
• Facilitating group sessions and offering 1:1 support for people with complex needs
• Encouraging independence and promoting wellbeing
• Bringing your own hobbies and creativity to make every day enjoyable and engaging

You’ll also have access to fantastic facilities including sensory spaces, craft and kitchen areas, a hydrotherapy pool and an accessible gym – all designed to help the people we support thrive.

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• Caring, kind, and compassionate
• Fun, energetic
  , and happy to get involved in activities
• A great communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
• Reliable, positive
  , and eager to learn new skills
• Open to training and development – previous experience is great but not essential!

Whether you’ve worked in healthcare before or come from a background in customer service, education, hospitality, or volunteering, your transferable skills could make you a great fit.

• Full training and mentoring
• A fully funded SVQ qualification
  , yours for life
• Career progression opportunities within a supportive organisation
• A friendly, inclusive team that values your wellbeing
• 32 days' holiday
  , rising to 37 with service
• Flexible, family-friendly hours (typically 9:30am-3:30pm, Mon-Fri)
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment
• Discounts through Blue Light Card and Concerts for Carers schemes

If you’re caring, creative, and ready for a job that makes every day meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding future where you’ll make a genuine difference.