Youth Disability Support Worker And/Or Support Leader - "Expression of Interest"

- Casual and Part-Time YDSW
- Full Time Support Leader
- Make a Positive Contribution to Young People
- Great Workplace Culture and Supportive Teams

Minda is the largest not-for-profit disability service provider and employer in SA, providing advocacy, support and services to enable people living with an intellectual disability to live their best lives. All Minda programs and services are provided by more than 2,000 highly-skilled staff consisting of disability support workers, health professionals, administrators and volunteers. They are guided by our values of Respect, Heart, Opportunity and Community.

About the role

As a Minda Youth Disability Support Worker, you will be part of a team of caring, sincere practitioners who RESPECT the journey of children and young people through care.

As a Minda Support Leader, you will lead a team of dedicated Youth Disability Support Workers role modelling practice and support to the young people in our service as well as the responsibility of administrative functions in an assigned area.

There are days when you will be challenged and some tough moments to navigate, but you will know in your HEART that you are making a positive difference to a young person's life. In this role you will be providing support to young people with disabilities who also have experienced trauma.

What you will do:

Your day at work will involve mentoring in all aspects in the life of another person, including but not limited to personal hygiene, healthy lifestyle and daily household duties and may not always go to plan - you will need to be adaptable and great at redirecting and negotiating but always kind and clear. You will facilitate OPPORTUNITY for young people that have previously gone without.

Ideal team members display resilience, willingness to accept and learn from and about others, the ability to build strong rapport with others, be a great role model at all times, have great communication and report writing skills, and be solution focused. You will be a part of an ever-growing COMMUNITY that represents positive systemic and social change for the people we support.

No two days will be the same however your day-to-day responsibilities will include:





- Mentoring and acting as a role model for young people.
- Helping them in building positive social skills, utilising effective conflict management and negotiation, and building healthy relationships.
- Assisting them with their physical and emotional well-being. This includes anything from helping them prepare their meals and clean up after themselves, to just being there for them when times get tough.
- Administering program records and maintaining strict documentation in accordance with legal requirements and service policy.
- Because we provide 24-hour care 7 days a week, you'll need to be available for a rotating shift roster (including early starts, late finishes, weekends and public holidays, active or passive nights).
- You will also be required to attend staff meetings and compulsory training provided by the organisation.

What you can bring to the team: You are passionate about the welfare of children & young people and achieving the absolute best outcomes for them. With an empathetic nature you are compassionate toward vulnerable individuals. You are approachable, and a valuable problem solver who can work autonomously and manage competing priorities.

To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:

- An understanding of the standards for children and youth in care
- A Certificate IV in Disability Work OR Certificate III in Disability and currently studying Certificate IV in Disability (Certificates in Youth Services/Mental Health/Community Services or relevant qualifications will be highly regarded)
- NDIS Worker Screening
- Working with Children Check
- Demonstrated experience supporting in a challenging environment
- Ability to navigate and mitigate high risk behaviours and situations and be able to manage yourself in such situations




- Ability to communicate at all levels along with the knowledge and understanding of working with people from disadvantaged and diverse cultural backgrounds
- Prior relevant experience and understanding of the challenges that youth with a background of trauma may face
- Clear understanding of working in a person-centred manner whilst being culturally appropriate
- Computer Skills / Documentation Ability / Report Writing
- Safe Environment for Children and Young People Certification
- Psychological Suitability Assessment (PSA) OR willing to undertake a PSA
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificates (HLTAID011 & HLTAID009)
- Current Assist with Medication Certificate (HLTHPS006)
- Current Full South Australian Driver's Licence
- Right to Work in Australia - Unrestricted work rights
- NDIS Worker Orientation Modules - Certificates to be provided
- Note: All qualifications and certificates will be reviewed for acceptance by Minda

In return, we offer:

- Working with a great team of like-minded people
- Excellent Remuneration and Leave Entitlements
- Not For Profit Salary Packaging up to $15,900* per Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) Year
- Not For Profit - Meal Entertainment Salary Packaging up to $2,650* per Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Year
- Career progression opportunities
- Free, confidential counselling service
- Paid Training (Online and face to face specific to the role)
- On-site Inclusive Café
- Opportunity to work for one of South Australia's leading disability support communities that provides positive outcomes to our clients

*These benefits are subject to eligibility, documentation requirements and some conditions. How to Apply To apply select the 'apply' button below and you will be redirected to our website to commence your application and view the position description.

Applications should include a cover letter and resume indicating the preferred role and work type (Casual or Permanent).

Apply by close of business Monday 31/08/2026.

Please note we may hold interviews prior to the closing date.

Confidential enquiries can be made to:

Luke Zangari, Operations Manager - Children's Services, [email protected] Or call [0419 213 534](tel:0419 213 534) for a discussion

Attachments: Please submit PDFs of all your compliance documents

📌 Expression of Interest - Youth Disability Support Worker and/or Support Leader (North Brighton)
🏢 Minda Services
📍 North Brighton