Support Worker

1 week ago

Hurlstone Park NSW, Australia Montessori Care Full time $40,000 - $80,000 per year

Support Worker – Complex Needs & Behaviours | Hurlstone Park NSW

About the Role

Montessori Care is seeking skilled and confident Support Workers to provide consistent, trauma-informed care to two teenage participants with complex behavioural needs in Hurlstone Park. The ideal candidate will bring a calm, structured, and firm-but-kind presence to support their day-to-day routines and long-term goals.

This role involves working with participants who:

  • Experience complex behaviours and benefit from calm, consistent supervision
  • Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices due to limited verbal communication
  • May show signs of impulsivity, agitation, or difficulty adjusting to changes in routine
  • Require respectful assistance with personal care and daily regulation strategies

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide personal care and structured in-home support
  • Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation techniques
  • Work in alignment with positive behaviour support plans
  • Support safe community participation (with 2:1 support when needed)
  • Prepare simple meals and help with domestic routines
  • Communicate respectfully with participants, families, and coordinators

Schedule

  • 4 days/week (ideally Tuesday to Friday)
  • 4 hours/day (approx. 2:30pm–6:30pm)
  • Immediate start available
  • Location: Hurlstone Park, NSW

Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year experience supporting individuals with complex needs
  • Understanding of restrictive practices and behaviour risk management
  • Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Current First Aid & CPR certification
  • Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
  • Strong, calm communicator with excellent problem-solving skills
  • Experience with Autism, intellectual disability, and trauma-informed support (preferred)
  • Prior use of AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) tools (preferred)

Why Join Montessori Care?

Montessori Care is a respected NDIS and aged care provider operating across NSW. We are passionate about providing person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and connection. You will be part of a supportive team that values consistency, trust, and compassion.

Apply Now

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience with complex behaviours. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Company Overview

Montessori Care is dedicated to providing exceptional in-home aged care and disability support services to Australia's most vulnerable individuals, including the elderly and those living with disabilities. Emerging from the legacy of Montessori Academy, we harness the transformative principles of Montessori philosophy to cater to the unique needs of our clients, ensuring a person-centred approach that fosters independence, dignity, and overall well-being.

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