Autism & ADHD Support Worker — Behavioural Support

National Disability And Community Services; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

National Disability & Community Services (NDCS) is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to join our team in Adelaide. Support one-on-one with a female participant living with Autism, ADHD and complex behaviours, following a Positive Behaviour Support Plan and emphasising dignity, safety and wellbeing.

You'll help with daily living, routines and life skills, manage challenging behaviours with de‑escalation skills, and communicate effectively with family and allied health

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and de-escalation skills.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Support Worker or in a similar role.
• Experience supporting participants with Autism, ADHD or psychosocial disabilities.
• Positive Behaviour Support understanding is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respectful, person-centred support aligned with the participant's goals and plans.
• Assist with personal care, daily living activities, meals, household tasks and community participation.
• Help develop routines, independence, emotional regulation and life skills.
• Respond calmly to behaviours of concern using evidence-based de-escalation techniques.
• Identify early signs of escalation and implement proactive behaviour support strategies.
• Follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans, risk management procedures and organisational policies.
• Maintain professional boundaries and a respectful therapeutic relationship.
• Promote dignity, choice, independence and quality of life for the participant.
• Complete shift notes, incident reports and other required documentation.
• Communicate effectively with family, allied health professionals and management.

Skills

Communication skills

De-escalation

Observation & reporting

Independent work

Conflict resolution

Job description

National Disability & Community Services (NDCS) is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to join our team in Adelaide. Support one-on-one with a female participant living with Autism, ADHD and complex behaviours, following a Positive Behaviour Support Plan and emphasising dignity, safety and wellbeing.

You'll help with daily living, routines and life skills, manage challenging behaviours with de‑escalation skills, and communicate effectively with family and allied health