Location: Highett and surrounding suburbs

Employment: Casual

Pay Rate: $37–$45 per hour

Shifts: Daytime, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts available

Make a real difference by becoming more than just a support worker.

YAY Today is looking for an experienced, engaging and genuinely caring Support Worker to support a young participant based in Highett.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys building genuine relationships, sharing interests and making everyday activities fun and meaningful.

We are looking for someone who is patient, creative, energetic, reliable and genuinely interested in getting to know the person they support.

The right person will understand that great support isn't about simply completing tasks or supervising — it's about building trust, encouraging independence and helping someone feel confident, connected and supported.

About the role

- Build confidence and independence
- Participate in activities that reflect their interests
- Develop social and community connections
- Explore new activities and experiences
- Maintain routines and healthy daily habits
- Develop emotional regulation and coping strategies
- Make choices and have greater control over their day
- Engage in meaningful and enjoyable activities

The ideal Support Worker

We are looking for someone who can genuinely join in rather than simply observe.

You will ideally:

- Have a genuine interest in gaming and technology, particularly Nintendo Switch and YouTube
- Enjoy talking about space, astronomy, science and documentaries
- Be happy to play games, explore interests and participate alongside the participant
- Enjoy drawing, LEGO, Play-Doh, arts and crafts, board games and creative activities
- Have a good sense of humour and enjoy a bit of fun
- Be energetic and willing to encourage gentle community participation
- Enjoy activities such as mini golf, movies, parks and libraries
- Be curious and willing to learn about new and sometimes very specific interests




- Be accepting and respectful of individuality and self-expression
- Be able to turn everyday activities into opportunities for connection and learning

You don't need to be an expert gamer, scientist or astronomer. What matters most is your willingness to get involved, be curious and share the person's interests.

Your approach matters

- Calm, patient and emotionally regulated
- Warm, respectful and approachable
- Consistent and reliable
- Comfortable using a low-demand approach
- Able to give the person time to process information and respond
- Flexible when plans change
- Able to use interests and motivation to encourage engagement
- Comfortable supporting transitions and changes in routine
- Focused on building rapport before placing demands
- Able to recognise that behaviour is a form of communication
- Encouraging of independence and decision‑making

You will also need to be confident working within Positive Behaviour Support strategies, particularly around digital devices and highly preferred activities. The focus is on proactive engagement, structure, positive strategies and relationship‑based support, rather than confrontation.

Experience and skills

- Minimum 2 years' experience working as an NDIS Support Worker
- Previous SIL experience
- Experience supporting people with complex support needs
- Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and psychosocial disability
- Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support strategies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Valuable documentation and reporting skills
- A calm and professional approach
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a broader support team
- Experience with mental health, emotional regulation, anxiety support and supporting people with complex behaviours will be highly regarded.

Essential requirements

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- Current Australian Driver Licence
- Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Australian working rights

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