Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Rosslyn Park, Australia Autism SA Full time

As a Support Worker with Autism SA, you will build genuine relationships with the people you support by helping them live their best life and achieve their full potential. We aim to put choice and control into the hands of the people we support and strive to match their interests and hobbies with yours to help build true connection. We incorporate evidence-based practices into our supports and strive to ensure our staff are well trained and supported to successfully provide our wide range of individuals and/or groups the best supports and services. You will have the very important task of teaching or coaching vital life skills to enable individuals to live as independently as possible and achieve their individual goals.


We are seeking 4 dynamic, committed, and experienced permanent part-time team members who can deliver the highest quality, person-centred support to our clients.

Above all, we seek team members who strive to develop close-knit relationships with clients and their support team, and who celebrate with them for every milestone reached, big or small.


The client

This client is an 11-year-old female living in the Eastern Suburbs of Adelaide who is actively supported 1:1 24/7 in a voluntary out of home care arrangement.

She sees her family regularly and enjoys Minecraft, arts and crafts, visiting animal farms, cooking and community activities.

She responds well to predictable routines and regular and consistent staff, so staff members who are willing to make long term commitments to her support would be highly regarded.


What you will need to succeed:

  • Experience in supporting autistic people.
  • Experience in working with behaviors of concern
  • Experience in supporting people to achieve their goals and outcomes
  • Experience supporting clients in their home and the community
  • Experience supporting young people to develop independent living skills
  • English writing skills sufficient to complete the administration requirements of the role
  • Strong ability to support and upskill individuals to gain confidence in their personal care, household, and meal preparation requirements.
  • Experience or knowledge of alternative communication methods

Essential requirements:

  • Minimum of Certificate III in Individual Support, Community Services, Disability or Certificate IV in Youth Work OR qualifications or/and relevant industry/personal experience will also be considered
  • National Police Clearance within the last 3 months
  • NDIS Workers Check and DHS Working with Children Check
  • COVID vaccines (including booster)
  • SA Drivers License
  • Safety Intervention Training (Formerly MAPA)
  • Experience working with clients with complex needs
  • Experience working with clients who present with challenging behaviours of concern


Opportunity will exist for staff to also work with other people supported by Autism SA, however, the primary focus will be at the allocated program.


What you will get in return
This is a rewarding opportunity for empathetic Support Workers to help individuals reach their full potential. Backed by a supportive and close-knit team, you will work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.

You will also receive an attractive salary, including generous salary packaging options and fantastic

How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to spend five minutes completing the personality questions. You will be prompted to add a cover letter and resume. You are welcome to attach any additional documents you think would be beneficial for the selection panel to consider.

To be considered for the role you must be able to commit to one of these shift patterns.

Staff A

Week 1 Day Shift Type Start/Finish Time

Wednesday Day 3pm-10.30pm and passive overnight then **Saturday Day 00.00am 3.15pm

Staff B

Week 1 Day Shift Type Start/Finish Time
Monday Day 3pm 10.30pm and passive overnight then

Wednesday Day 3pm 10.30pm and passive overnight then

Saturday Day 7:00am 3:00pm

Autism SA is committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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