Job description

We are seeking proactive, motivated, passionate and insightful disability support workers to join the separate support teams of two young adults living in the Bendigo area.

Both participants are neurodivergent and require workers with a strong understanding of autism, ADHD, psychosocial disability, anxiety, trauma and emotional regulation. One participant also has an intellectual disability.

Relevant mental health qualifications, recognised mental health training or demonstrated experience supporting people with psychosocial disability are essential.

These are participant focused roles suited to workers who take genuine pride in their work, show appropriate initiative and are passionate about helping people build independence, confidence and meaningful lives.

Applicants may be considered for one participant or both, depending on their experience, availability, compatibility and participant preference.

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting community access, appointments, shopping and meaningful activities
• Assisting with routines, planning, organisation and executive functioning
• Supporting emotional regulation during periods of anxiety, distress or overwhelm
• Using trauma informed and neurodivergent affirming approaches
• Recognising changes in presentation, mood, functioning or support needs
• Taking appropriate initiative while respecting participant choice and autonomy
• Supporting the development of independence, confidence and decision making skills
• Assisting with daily living tasks and practical skill development
• Supporting social participation and communication
• Providing transport to appointments and community activities
• Encouraging participants to work towards their individual goals
• Following established support plans, risk management strategies and participant preferences
• Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
• Communicating professionally with participants, families, support coordinators and other members of the support team
• Completing clear, accurate and timely progress notes after each shift
• Reporting relevant concerns, incidents or changes in presentation through the appropriate channels

About the participants

The positions involve supporting two separate young adults.

Both participants may experience anxiety, emotional distress, executive functioning difficulties and difficulty coping with unexpected changes. They benefit from workers who are calm, predictable, patient and able to respond without becoming controlling, confrontational or dismissive.

Workers must respect participant choice, dignity, privacy and individual communication needs. The ability to develop rapport gradually and create a sense of emotional safety is important.

Further participant specific information will be provided to shortlisted applicants following appropriate consent and privacy processes.

The right applicants will be

• Proactive and able to show appropriate initiative
• Motivated, dependable and committed to providing high quality support
• Genuinely passionate about mental health, disability and participant outcomes
• Insightful and able to recognise subtle changes in mood, behaviour, communication or functioning
• Calm, patient and emotionally regulated
• Reliable, consistent and punctual
• Trauma informed and neurodivergent affirming
• Respectful, non judgmental and participant focused
• Able to think practically and respond appropriately to changing situations
• Comfortable supporting people experiencing anxiety, distress or emotional dysregulation
• Able to provide practical support while encouraging independence
• Able to follow instructions, support plans and agreed boundaries
• Confident communicating with families and multidisciplinary support teams
• Able to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Willing to receive feedback and adapt their approach to individual participant needs
• Committed to providing safe, respectful and consistent support Essential requirements
• Relevant mental health qualifications, recognised mental health training or demonstrated experience supporting people with psychosocial disability
• Relevant disability support qualifications or substantial practical experience
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• Current Australian driver licence
• Access to a reliable, registered and comprehensively insured vehicle
• Ability to complete accurate progress notes and incident documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of participant choice, dignity of risk, privacy and professional boundaries
• Right to work in Australia Applicants without relevant mental health qualifications, training or demonstrated experience will not be considered.

Highly regarded experience

Experience supporting people with any of the following will be highly regarded:

• Autism and ADHD
• Psychosocial disability
• Trauma and complex trauma
• Anxiety and emotional dysregulation
• Mild Intellectual disability
• Executive functioning difficulties
• Community access and capacity building
• Independent living skill development
• Positive behaviour support approaches

Hours and availability

A range of weekday and weekend shifts may be available.

Exact days, times and hours will be discussed with shortlisted applicants and matched according to participant needs, worker availability and compatibility.

Applicants may apply to support one participant or both participants. Final selection will be subject to participant preference and a successful meet and greet.

How to apply

Please provide:

• A current resume
• Details of relevant qualifications and mental health training
• A summary of your experience supporting people with psychosocial disability, autism, ADHD, trauma or intellectual disability
• Your current availability and preferred working days
• Whether you are interested in supporting one participant or both
• Confirmation that you hold the required screening checks, licence, vehicle insurance and First Aid qualifications
• Contact details for at least two professional referees

Only applicants who meet the essential mental health qualification, training or experience requirement will be shortlisted. Please send covering letter, your ongoing availability and resume to