Person centred Support worker

We are a values-focused organisation, who put the people we support, first. Established in 1982 by a group of local parents who wanted respite and accommodation for their now adult children, we have expanded exponentially because our participants love our services.

At Community Living Options we provide an inclusive environment where people are valued and supported. We welcome applicants with lived experience, all abilities, cultural background, gender, sexuality, age and spirituality.

Join our Dual disability team! This is not your typical support role, you will supporting people with disability, autism, and psychosocial needs. You will be working under the guidance of a dedicated Service Coordinator to deliver a specialist, evidence-based model of support that empowers, uplifts and has been shown to make a lasting difference

About the Role

I am seeking a dedicated Support Worker who would like to join my team.

I require 2:1 support during the day and 1:1 support overnight. I am a female participant living in Oakden. I am non-verbal, so I am looking for support workers who are patient, engaging, and willing to communicate and interact with me throughout the day.

I enjoy spending time with my family, going for walks, and looking through catalogues. I am seeking someone who is caring, reliable, and committed to building a positive connection while supporting me in my daily activities and community participation.

This includes:

• Responding to emotions and behaviours of concern with compassion, consistency and professionalism
• Encouraging independence through, community access, goings for drives, fun activities and more
• Implementing Behaviour Support Plans and contributing to safety and risk assessments
• Promoting dignity, choice, empowerment and hope in every interaction

Who We’re Looking For

Whether you are an experienced Support Worker, or new to disability or community services, if you are someone who values connection, inclusion, trust, learning, and kindness, we encourage you to apply.

Whether you have experience or not, if you share our values and passion, we’ll support you in developing the skills needed for success.

About You

You bring a calm presence, resilience and a genuine passion for people living with complex psychological needs. You are grounded, self-aware and able to hold space for strong emotions being freely expressed.

You are someone who can:

• Listen deeply and respond with empathy
• Foster trust and build authentic relationships whilst maintaining a non-judgemental approach
• Stay composed in high-pressure situations
• Validate and support emotional expression
• Promote safety and routine while building capacity
• Be a consistent, respectful and reliable presence
• Maintain clear and consistent professional boundaries

Ideal candidates may have:

• Experience in mental health, disability support work, psychosocial disability or complex behaviour support or a keen interest in learning and growing your skills!
• Background in disability support work, mental health.
• Understanding of trauma informed care, or a willingness to learn more.
• Confidence with risk management, safety protocols, and incident reporting
• Availability for a variety of shifts, including weekends and overnights

What You’ll Need to Thrive in This Role

• NDIS Worker Screening
• Working with Children Check
• A current Driver’s License
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability/Aged Care) or similar qualification (we also welcome applicants without qualifications)

Why Join CLO?

At CLO, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive team where kindness, trust, learning, connection and inclusion guide everything we do. We offer ongoing training and development, salary packaging of up to $15,899 tax-free, discounted health and fitness benefits, and most importantly, the opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives every day. If you share our values and are passionate about supporting others, we'd love to hear from you.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, or to find out more, please call the Recruitment Team on 72219550 for a confidential discussion or submit an application today.