Support Worker

Giant Steps Melbourne; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 weeks paid annual leave (full-time)

Salary packaging options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Giant Steps Melbourne’s Adult Autism Services in Hawthorn and Kew seeks dedicated support workers to assist autistic adults in accessing and engaging with daily programs. The role requires energy, patience, and a collaborative spirit to help participants reach individual goals.

We offer flexible casual, part-time and full-time positions, fantastic team support, and opportunities for ongoing professional development within a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Be eligible to work in Australia.
• Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent/related field.
• NDIS Workers Screening Check.
• Working with Children’s Check.
• Victorian Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support participants to access, engage in and complete daily programs and goals.
• Collaborate with the team to design and implement individualised plans.
• Foster independence using person-centred, strengths-based approaches and active support principles.

Skills

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Active support

Positive attitude

Autism support strategies

Education

Cert IV in Disability / Community Services or similar

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for those who enjoy using their creative problem-solving skills and are looking to make their mark in disability services, with autistic adults.

Join our young, passionate and inspiring team based in the Hawthorn and Kew area!

We are currently looking to fill casual/part time/full time roles.

Who are we?

Adult Autism Services (AAS) by Giant Steps Melbourne is a post school program for autistic adults located in Hawthorn and Kew. We foster a positive, supportive and collaborative workplace culture and we hope to find the right support workers to join our professional team.

We are committed to building independence for all our participants through person centred, strengths-based approaches and active support principles. If you bring energy, respect and a calm presence and enjoy creating fun, engaging experiences for others, you’ll be a great fit!

What is the role

As a support worker, your role is to support participants to access, engage in and complete their daily programs, targeting specific and individualised goals.

The role requires passion, patience, a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and make a difference.

Why choose to work at AAS?

We promote a healthy work-life balance:

A flexible and dynamic team who work together to support one another

7 Weeks paid Annual Leave for full-time staff – time equivalent for part time

Attractive salary packaging options

Fun programming - opportunities to work alongside participants in a range of fun and engaging leisure-based activities

The opportunity to work with other professionals in the field including: Occupational, speech and behavioural therapists, teachers and educators

Leadership opportunities - you will have support to design and run programs that align with your interest to enhance participation and engagement at AAS

Positive ‘Yes’ culture - we foster a friendly, supportive and positive workplace culture with a strong emphasis on our people maintaining a happy work-life balance!

Ongoing development - we provide professional development opportunities to ensure you continue to grow and are always at the top of your game.

What requirements are there to work with us?

Be eligible to work in Australia

Certificate IV in Disability, Community Service or similar, (desirable but not required)

A ‘can do’ enthusiastic approach to active support

Working with Children’s Check

NDIS Workers Screening Check

Strong teamwork skills

Knowledge of the sector (desirable, however, on the job training is provided)

Confidence in written and verbal communication

At least 1 year of experience supporting individuals with complex needs and can confidently apply autism specific strategies (desirable though on the job training is provided).

Hold a Victorian Drivers licence and have access to a reliable vehicle

You must be able to work both as a team and independently, to contribute ideas, be flexible and adaptive. Candidates must be proactive, highly attentive to supporting the needs of participants and be keen to learn and develop professionally.