Job Description – Support Worker – Intervention Model
Aus Able Disability Services is seeking experienced and qualified Support Workers to join our team as support worker within a structured, intervention-based environment.
This is not a traditional support role.
We are building an Intervention School model where the focus is on developing life skills, independence, and nervous system regulation. Our goal is to reduce long-term reliance on support by actively teaching participants how to function in their day-to-day lives.
Role Overview
As a Support Worker, your role is to build life skills, not provide supervision.
You will work directly with participants to:
- Develop independence in daily living
- Support emotional and behavioural regulation
- Deliver structured, purpose-driven activities
This role requires initiative, awareness, and the ability to think and act with purpose at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver structured, goal-oriented support aligned with participant care plans
- Teach and guide participants in life skills, including:
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Eating and self-care routines
- Personal hygiene and daily living tasks
- Cleaning, organisation, and domestic skills
- Community access and real-world skill development
- Apply a coaching approach:
- Guide participants step-by-step
- Encourage independence
- Avoid doing tasks for participants
- Support nervous system regulation through calm, structured interactions
- Follow structured systems including:
- Visual supports
- Goal tracking (“My Future Matters”)
- Daily program routines
- Complete all required documentation:
- Progress notes
- Incident reports
Important Role Expectations
- This is not a babysitting or supervision role
- Every activity must have a transparent purpose linked to life skill development
- You must be able to work under pressure in a structured and active environment
- You are expected to think, adapt, and respond, not wait to be directed
Requirements (Mandatory)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Support Worker (NDIS/disability sector)
- Relevant qualifications in:
- Individual Support
- Disability
- Community Services
(or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of:
- Autism and behavioural support
- Person-centred approaches
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working With Children Check (if applicable)
- Valid Driver’s Licence
Highly Valued
- Background or studies in:
- Psychology
- Health Science
- Occupational Therapy
- Behavioural Science
- Strong common sense and ability to make practical decisions
- Ability to remain calm, structured, and consistent
What We Offer
- Ongoing training in our Neuro Intervention Model
- Structured systems and support
- Opportunity to grow into a specialised NeuroCoach role
- A purpose-driven environment focused on real outcomes
Our Philosophy We are not here to look after participants. We are here to build their independence.
Aus Able Disability Services
Building independence. Changing outcomes.