About the role

As a Disability Support Worker with NASS, you will provide individualised support based on each participant's goals, needs and preferences. This role would suit someone who is calm under pressure, able to build genuine rapport, understands skilled boundaries and can provide consistent support to participants who may have complex support needs.

Key responsibilities
Providing 1:1 community and in-home support
Supporting participants experiencing mental health challenges
Supporting participants with AOD-related needs
Working with participants who may display behaviours of concern
Using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies
Supporting emotional regulation and maintaining a calm setting
Community access, appointments and social participation
Supporting participants to develop independence and everyday living skills
Following behaviour support plans, risk assessments and participant support plans
Completing accurate progress notes and incident documentation

About you
Reliable, resilient,



compassionate and confident working with participants who may have complex needs
Understand that behaviour is communication and be able to remain calm, respectful and professional during challenging situations
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working with Children Check where required
Current First Aid and CPR
Current Australian driver's licence
Reliable and insured vehicle
Relevant NDIS Worker Orientation training
Appropriate qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in disability, mental health, community services or AOD support

About us

Current Age Support Services is a growing local organisation that values both participants and the people who support them. We offer a supportive and approachable team, meaningful work with participants in the local community, a variety of support environments, opportunities to work with participants with diverse and complex support needs, and ongoing opportunities to develop skills and experience. SCHADS Award conditions and applicable penalty rates apply.

📌 Disability Support Worker – Mental Health, Aod & Complex Behaviours Ballarat
🏢 New Age Support Services
📍 Ballarat