Active Support Worker

6 days ago

Heatherton, Australia Aspect Full time

Company Description

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.

**Job Description**:

- Do you want to support young people and adults on the autism spectrum to help them reach their goals and be active participants in the community?
- Want to make a difference, helping young people and adults to achieve skills and capacities to thrive in life?
- Are you a team player, who works collaboratively in a group environment and wants to help Autistic individuals build meaningful capabilities to live their best life?
- Our enthusiastic team create a positive environment enabling you to provide quality, direct support to our participants on the autism spectrum.

Our people-centred, strength-based approach is at the heart of supporting people on the autism spectrum to live their best lives.

Want to make a difference, supporting individuals with their goals through their strengths and interests? Our quality team of Aspect Support Workers work together with Autistic adults in a community environment, allowing participants to engage in activities that support and enhance independent living skills, social understanding and health and wellbeing.

Our enthusiastic team create a positive environment and provide quality, supports to our Autistic participants, while developing your own knowledge and skills in a group setting.

**Qualifications**:
**What you bring**:

- Certificate III or IV in Disability Services, Community Service or Individual Support - completed or working towards (highly regarded)
- Experience working in a day program, supported accommodation services or a hospital setting - required
- Experience working with adults with complex behaviours and support needs
- Engaged and willing to learn; skilled at building rapport
- Motivated, resilient and enthusiastic
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Driver’s licence (desirable)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance for paid employment (or willingness to obtain)
- Current Working with Children Check for paid employment in the state where you will be employed (or willingness to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module, ‘Quality, Safety and You.' If you have not already completed this free module, click here to access it.
- You may also be required to provide an international police clearance

Click here to view position profile.

Additional Information
**What we offer**:

- Rates from **$32.21 per hour **+ superannuation**, depending on qualifications **(SCHADS Level 2)
- Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
- Training and personal development opportunities
- Career pathways
- Employee Referral Incentive
- Access to a wide range of discounts through Perkbox on everyday purchases
- Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program

**To apply**

**Enquiries should be directed to**:

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