Support Worker (Felixstow)

Do you want to be part of a growing team and together help individuals turn their

potential into reality?

If so, this amazing opportunity is for you!

The Community Support and Inclusion (CSI) team is seeking a Support Worker for two

young autistic adults with intellectual and physical disabilities.

The role is based primarily in Felixstow area.

The successful candidate/s must be available

to work over a7-day roster including passive(sleepover) nights and weekend work.

As a Support Worker for this program, you will report to the Service Manager. You will

be liaising with the families and other services involved in the support of the young men.

What we can offer

Job Satisfaction as every day you make a genuine difference in people’s lives.

Work in collaboration with our highly skilled team with ongoing mentoring

Access to internal training activities

Full salary packaging benefits

You would be responsible and accountable for:

Providing direct support to clients of Autism SA.

Planning and executing meaningful experiences for the clients and attending and supporting them at appointments.

Implementing therapeutic care and following care plans written by therapists including meal plans, positive behaviour support plans, and other allied health plans.

Shopping, cooking, personal care, recording routines charts, and documentation.

Communicating with other service providers, Therapists and Community Participation providers as needed regarding the day-to-day support needs of the young men.

What you need to succeed:

Be a passionate, reliable, and dedicated support worker who is looking to grow and further develop your skills.

Strong ability to work collaboratively with others to ensure a consistent approach to enable clients to reach their goals.

Experience in or willingness to learn how to support individuals requiring personal care, manual handling, and medication administration via gastrostomy.

Experience in or willingness to learn alternative communication methods.

Effective communication skills including report writing and verbal.

Ability to use initiative to develop solutions to day-to-day challenges.

Be able to work effectively as part of a team.

National Police Clearance within the last 3 months.

NDIS Workers Check and DHS Working with Children Check.

COVID vaccines (including booster).

Child Safe Environment Training.

Assist with Medication Training.

Full Australian Drivers Licence.

Desirable:

Undergraduate study in an allied health degree such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Developmental Education, Speech Pathology, Special Education, or Social Work (desirable) Certificate IV in Individual Support or Disability. Similar qualifications or/and relevant industry experience will also be considered

Knowledge of the autism spectrum and effective strategies for support

Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support strategies and plans

For more information regarding this role, please contact Pushpesh Bishnoi, Service Manager,pbishnoi@autismsa.org.au

Applications close: 15th September 2025(Interviews may commence before recruitment concludes)

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.