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Apply for a Casual Support Worker Perth job with Ruah Community Services in Northbridge. Earn from $45.28 per hour plus super, with salary packaging and flexible shifts.
Casual Support Worker Perth – Ruah Community Services
Are you looking for a meaningful Casual Support Worker Perth opportunity where you can help people experiencing homelessness and other complex challenges? Ruah Community Services is recruiting casual Support Workers to join its Housing and Homelessness programs in Northbridge and across its service settings in Perth, Western Australia.
This opportunity is suited to compassionate and resilient people who want to support individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, family and domestic violence, alcohol and other drug concerns, and social disadvantage.
The advertised pay starts at $45.28 per hour plus superannuation, including 25% casual loading. Employees can also access salary packaging, learning and development opportunities, and an Employee Assistance Program.
The role offers flexible casual shifts across daytime, evening, overnight and weekend services. Successful candidates should be willing to work across different programs and shift types as required.
Casual Support Worker Perth – Job Information
Employer: Ruah Community Services
Job Title: Support Worker – Housing & Homelessness
Location: Northbridge, Perth WA
Employment Type: Casual
Salary: From $45.28 per hour plus superannuation
Casual Loading: 25%, included in the advertised hourly rate
Salary Packaging: Available
Posted: 14 hours ago
Closing Date: 30 October 2026
Industry: Housing & Homelessness Services
Work Areas: Ruah Engagement Hub, After Hours Support Services and Safe Night Space
Shift Types: Day, evening, overnight and weekend shifts
Casual Support Worker Perth – Job Description
As a Casual Support Worker Perth with Ruah Community Services, you will help people experiencing homelessness, mental health concerns, family and domestic violence, and other complex challenges access safety, stability and practical support.
You will work across Housing and Homelessness programs that provide different forms of assistance to people experiencing disadvantage. These services include daytime support, outreach and tenancy assistance, and overnight support for women experiencing homelessness and other vulnerabilities.
The role focuses on person-centred support, relationship building, referrals and helping participants connect with relevant services. You will contribute to a welcoming, safe and respectful environment while supporting people to work toward their individual goals.
Ruah is looking for applicants who can communicate effectively, respond compassionately to challenging circumstances and work collaboratively with colleagues and external service providers.
Available Programs and Working Hours
Ruah Engagement Hub (REH)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Based in Northbridge, the Ruah Engagement Hub provides a welcoming daytime environment for people experiencing homelessness. The service helps participants access practical assistance, advocacy, referrals and connections to essential services.
As a Support Worker, you may help participants understand their options, connect with relevant services and access support that promotes safety and stability.
After Hours Support Services (AHSS)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:30pm–11:30pm
After Hours Support Services provides outreach and tenancy support for people who have recently transitioned into housing.
The service aims to help participants maintain stable accommodation, strengthen their wellbeing and access the assistance they need to sustain their housing.
Safe Night Space (SNS)
Hours: 6:30pm–11:30pm and 12:00am–7:00am, seven days per week
Safe Night Space provides a culturally safe overnight environment for women experiencing homelessness, family and domestic violence, and other vulnerabilities.
The service offers safety, support and connections to further assistance. Support Workers help maintain a respectful and supportive environment for people accessing the service.
Successful applicants should be available and willing to work across these programs, including evening, overnight and weekend shifts.
Responsibilities of a Casual Support Worker Perth
As a Casual Support Worker, your main responsibilities will include:
- Providing person-centred support to people experiencing homelessness and complex challenges.
- Building positive and respectful relationships with participants.
- Helping participants access relevant community services and support programs.
- Supporting individuals to identify and work toward their personal goals.
- Providing practical assistance, advocacy and referrals where appropriate.
- Supporting people experiencing mental health challenges and social disadvantage.
- Contributing to services supporting people affected by family and domestic violence.
- Maintaining accurate records and client documentation.
- Using client management systems and other workplace technology.
- Communicating effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Contributing to a safe, inclusive and high-quality service environment.
- Following organisational policies and procedures.
- Supporting culturally safe and trauma-informed service delivery.
- Working collaboratively with team members across different programs.
- Responding professionally to the needs and circumstances of participants.
The precise duties will depend on the program and shift to which you are assigned. Applicants should review the employer’s Position Description for the complete list of responsibilities.
Requirements for Casual Support Worker Perth
Ruah is seeking compassionate, resilient and motivated applicants who are committed to helping people experiencing disadvantage.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have one or more of the following:
- Completion of a relevant qualification, or progress toward one, at Certificate III level or above.
- A qualification in Community Services.
- A qualification in Mental Health.
- A qualification in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).
- A qualification in Youth Work.
- A qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology.
- A qualification in Housing and Homelessness or a related field.
- Relevant work experience and/or lived experience.
Experience supporting people experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, alcohol and other drug concerns, family and domestic violence, or other complex support needs is important to the role.
Essential Requirements
The advertised essential requirements include:
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
- National Police Clearance.
- Working with Children Check.
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate.
Other Important Skills
Candidates should also demonstrate:
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport and professional relationships.
- Ability to work independently.
- Positive teamwork and collaboration.
- Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with client management systems.
- Understanding of cultural safety and diversity.
- Understanding of inclusion and trauma-informed practice.
- Flexibility to work across different programs and shift types.
Qualifications and Skills
A Casual Support Worker Perth role requires more than practical support skills. Workers need to communicate respectfully, maintain appropriate professional boundaries and understand the different challenges people may face.
Important skills for this role include:
- Person-centred support.
- Homelessness and community services awareness.
- Mental health awareness.
- Trauma-informed practice.
- Cultural safety.
- Diversity and inclusion.
- Relationship building.
- Record keeping and documentation.
- Client management systems.
- Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
- Referral and service coordination.
- Teamwork and independent work.
- Professional communication.
- Flexibility and resilience.
Applicants with relevant qualifications, practical experience or lived experience should explain how their background prepares them to support people experiencing disadvantage.
Benefits of the Casual Support Worker Perth Role
Ruah Community Services offers several benefits for successful applicants.
Competitive Hourly Pay
The advertised starting rate is $45.28 per hour plus superannuation, inclusive of 25% casual loading.
The actual rate may depend on the applicable employment classification and relevant conditions.
Salary Packaging
Eligible employees can access salary packaging benefits, including:
- Up to $15,900 in tax-free salary packaging.
- Up to $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging.
Salary packaging eligibility and tax outcomes depend on the applicable rules and individual circumstances.
Employee Assistance Program
Ruah provides a free Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.
Journey Cover Insurance
Employees can access Ruah-funded Journey Cover insurance, as described in the advertisement.
Learning and Development
Ongoing learning and development opportunities can help employees strengthen their skills and build experience in community services.
Inclusive Workplace
Ruah promotes a diverse, inclusive and values-driven workplace where differences are valued and respected.
Meaningful Community Work
This role provides an opportunity to support people experiencing homelessness, family and domestic violence, mental health challenges and social disadvantage.
About Ruah Community Services
Ruah Community Services is a values-driven organisation operating in Western Australia’s community services sector.
The organisation supports people facing complex challenges, including homelessness, family and domestic violence, mental health concerns and poverty.
Ruah aims not only to provide immediate support but also to help create lasting change by working toward ending homelessness, addressing domestic violence and improving opportunities for people experiencing disadvantage.
Its workforce includes operational and corporate services staff, supported by peer support workers. Ruah values diversity and inclusion and aims to build a workplace that reflects the communities it serves.
Working with Ruah offers an opportunity to contribute to services that support vulnerable people and help them access safety, stability and meaningful opportunities.
Why Work as a Casual Support Worker in Perth?
A Casual Support Worker Perth position can be a rewarding choice for people who want to contribute to their community while developing experience in housing and homelessness services.
You may support people at different stages of their journey, from accessing immediate assistance to maintaining stable accommodation and connecting with longer-term services.
The role also provides exposure to different service settings, including daytime engagement, after-hours outreach and overnight support.
Because the position involves casual shifts across multiple programs, applicants should be comfortable with changing work environments and flexible scheduling.
If you are compassionate, resilient and committed to person-centred care, this role may offer an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the community.
Work Location
Primary advertised location: Northbridge, Perth WA
The role operates across Ruah’s Housing and Homelessness programs, including:
- Ruah Engagement Hub.
- After Hours Support Services.
- Safe Night Space.
Working hours vary by program and include day, evening, overnight and weekend shifts.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the Casual Support Worker Perth opportunity with Ruah Community Services, apply through the original SEEK advertisement.
Prepare the following documents:
- Your current resume.
- A cover letter of no more than two pages.
- A summary of your relevant qualifications, work experience and/or lived experience.
- Details of your availability for daytime, evening, overnight and weekend shifts.
- Information confirming that you meet the essential requirements.
Applications close on 30 October 2026. However, applications are reviewed as they are received, and the advertisement may close earlier if a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
For further information, refer to the Position Description or contact Jaden Cooke, Team Lead – After Hours and Safe Night Space, through the contact details provided in the original advertisement.
Ruah welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
