Female Disability Support Worker for female participant | West Lakes, SA
Casual, ongoing · Weekday mornings & afternoons + weekend support
About us
Novara Support Co is a dedicated provider of community, disability support across Adelaide.
We're driven by a simple belief: that everyone deserves to live independently, with dignity, and connected to the community around them.
Through compassionate, person-centred care, we work every day to improve the lives of the people we support and to build stronger communities in the process.
About the role
We're seeking experienced, calm and dependable
female Disability Support Workers
to provide
1:1 support to a 10-year-old girl in the West Lakes area
, living with autism and complex support needs.
You'll support her both at home and in the community, across
weekday mornings and afternoons, plus weekend shifts
ongoing, consistent work where familiar faces matter.
She's funny, imaginative and full of personality, with a love of music, animals and creative play.
She also experiences the world intensely and can become dysregulated and display behaviours of concern.
What she needs is a small, steady team of skilled people who bring patience, consistency and a genuinely relationship-based approach — and who understand that trust is built slowly and shift by shift.
This is a role for someone with real experience in this space.
For the right person, it's also one of the most rewarding you'll find.
One or more positions are available
to cover the weekly roster.
What you'll be doing
Providing 1:1 support in the home and community, built around her needs and interests
Following and applying her positive behaviour support / risk mitigation plan consistently




Supporting emotional regulation and using established de-escalation strategies
Keeping the workplace calm, predictable and low demand
Assisting with daily routines, personal care and community participation
Completing accurate, factual case notes, behaviour records (ABC) and incident reports after each shift
Working closely with the family, support coordinator and behaviour support practitioner
What we're looking for
This role is open to female applicants only
, as a genuine occupational requirement based on the participant's and family's support needs (in line with equal opportunity provisions)
Demonstrated experience supporting children and/or participants with complex behaviours of concern
(such as aggression, absconding or self-injurious behaviour) — this is essential
Experience applying behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques
A calm, patient and consistent manner, with strong emotional resilience under pressure
A genuine commitment to relationship-based, person-centred support
Reliability and a commitment to ongoing, consistent shifts
Sound judgement, the ability to work independently, and the discipline to follow a support plan closely
Clear, professional written communication for accurate documentation
A strong understanding of, and commitment to, child safety,



confidentiality and dignity
Desirable
Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability or Community Services
Experience supporting children with autism and sensory processing needs
Familiarity with ABC behaviour data and NDIS incident reporting
An interest or background in music, animals or creative and sensory activities
What you'll need (NDIS requirements)
Have these, or be willing to obtain them before commencing:
NDIS Worker Screening Check (cleared)
Working with Children Check (WWCC) — this role supports a child
NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate
Current First Aid & CPR
A valid Australian driver's licence and a reliable, insured vehicle
The right to work in Australia
What we offer
We value our people, and we back them.
You'll join a collaborative, supportive team with a coordinator and behaviour support practitioner working alongside you.
We offer ongoing, consistent shifts, role-specific induction and training rather than a generic run-through, and the chance to do work that genuinely matters.
When you make a difference here, you'll see it in one young girl and her family.
Apply now
If you're an experienced, compassionate
female support worker
whose confident supporting complex needs and ready to commit to consistent, meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you.
Send through your resume and a short cover letter telling us about your relevant experience with complex support and why this work matters to you.
Join Novara Support - where we create new beginnings.
Be part of the start of something meaningful for a young participant and her family.

📌 Disability Support Worker (South Australia)
🏢 NOVARA SUPPORT
📍 South Australia