Person Centred Support Worker

We are a values-focused organisation that puts 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 Disability and Autism team! This is not your typical support role; you will be joining a team that supports participants with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, psychosocial disabilities, and other complex support needs, 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 looking for someone to provide me with 1:1 person-centred, active support. I am a female living in Edwardstown with an intellectual disability. In this role, you will help me feel safe, understood and supported, while building a positive and trusting relationship with me. You will support me with my daily routines, encourage my independence, and help me develop my confidence and skills so I can achieve my goals and live a meaningful life.

This includes:

• Support me to live my best life by fostering choice, dignity and independence in my everyday routines and activities.
• Encourage and empower me to take an active role in my personal wellbeing, building my confidence and self-determination in daily living.
• Create meaningful opportunities for connection, creativity and enjoyment by engaging with me in activities that reflect my interests, strengths and preferences.
• Partner with me to identify, pursue and achieve my goals, celebrating progress and supporting me to reach my full potential.
• Build my skills, confidence and independence by consistently implementing individualised plans and supports that align with my aspirations and desired outcomes.
• Deliver genuine person-centred active support by understanding what is important to me, promoting choice and ensuring my voice is heard in all aspects of my life.
• Demonstrate professionalism and accountability by maintaining clear, accurate and timely records that reflect my progress, wellbeing and support needs.
• Develop a trusting and respectful relationship with me, recognising my unique strengths, abilities and right to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Who We’re Looking For
I am seeking a Support Worker who is wanting to join a team environment, passionate about supporting me to attend my competitive bowling (I sometimes need to be supported on trips away to compete), taking me to the beach, helping me to make healthy choices, develop my cooking skills and support me to better regulate my emotions. I would also like a support worker who is interested in art as this is a big hobby of mine.

About you:

• I am looking for a creative and positive person to join my team. A good match for me would be someone who has an efficient and confident approach to their work and possesses a calm and patient nature A good sense of humour is also important.

Ideal candidates may have:

• Experience working with people who display low-level behaviours of concern.
• Ability to implement individualised developmental programs.
• Experience implementing positive behaviour support strategies.
• Flexible working hours
• Experience in various models of support preferred.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in service delivery.

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.