Casual or Permanent Opportunities Considered
Adult Autism Services (AAS) is a post-school community access program for autistic adults. Our centre is based in Gladesville.
We foster a positive, supportive, and collaborative workplace culture and are seeking reliable Support Workers.
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!
About the role
Shifts are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
Support non-verbal individuals and those with complex behaviours using autism-specific strategies
Deliver person centred, strengths based active support that promotes autonomy, independence and wellbeing
Work as part of a collaborative team alongside support workers, occupational therapists, speech therapists and behaviour support practitioners
Receive guidance and support from experienced staff and leadership
Enjoy opportunities to support participants in fun, engaging activities that build daily living skills and support social and community participation
Lead and design programs that incorporate your own skills and interests to enhance participant engagement
Be part of a supportive, dependable team culture focused on doing outstanding work together
Contribute to a team that promotes safety,



support and meaningful opportunities for participants to build independence
Join a diverse, inclusive team that works collaboratively to solve problems and share ideas
Access ongoing professional development to support your growth and success
We're looking for Support Workers who:
Have at least 1 year of experience supporting non-verbal participants and individuals with complex behaviours, and can confidently apply autism-specific support strategies
Are dependable and able to support participants' needs
Hold eligibility to work in Australia, a Working with Children Check, and an NDIS Worker Screening Check
Demonstrate clear and confident verbal communication skills, including providing effective guidance to participants and collaborating with families and the team
Demonstrate strong written communication skills, including completing shift notes, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and professionally
Ideally hold a Certificate IV in Disability, Community Services, or similar (on-the-job training and mentoring is also provided)
Show initiative, emotional intelligence, resilience, and strong problem-solving skills
Work independently but also thrive as positive team players, open to feedback and ongoing learning
If you're reliable and want to support participants to enjoy fun, engaging, leisure-based activities, we'd love to hear from you!
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📌 Support Worker - Adult Autism Services (Sydney)
🏢 Giant Steps
📍 Sydney