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 prospect 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

You will provide one-to-one support both at home and in the community, helping the participant:

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 The participant responds best to support workers who are:

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 To be successful in this role, you will have:

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

Robust communication and interpersonal skills

Good 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

📌 Experienced Support Workers (Highett)
🏢 Yay Today
📍 Highett