About the role

Life Purpose Australia is looking for friendly, engaging and reliable Disability Support Workers / Youth Mentors to join our teen social programs in Wembley. This is a hands-on mentoring role where you'll be matched with a young person and provide 1:1 support within a small social group. You'll help them connect with their peers, make friends, participate in activities and outings, and build confidence, independence and everyday skills.

Key responsibilities
Provide 1:1 support to a young person within the group
Help them connect with peers and develop friendships
Encourage confidence, communication and social skills
Support independence and everyday life skills
Get involved in activities, cooking, games and community outings
Provide prompting and support based on individual needs and goals
Transport the young person to and from the program where required
Complete brief shift notes following each support

About you
Genuinely enjoy working with teenagers and young people
Friendly, approachable and energetic
Comfortable joining in with activities and outings
Can encourage independence without taking over
Reliable and able to commit to regular shifts




Willing to learn about each young person's individual support needs and goals
Communicate well and enjoy working as part of a team
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working With Children Check
First Aid and CPR
Current driver's licence
Reliable vehicle and appropriate insurance for client transport

About us

Life Purpose Australia supports young people to make friends, build confidence, develop independence and strengthen everyday life and social skills. Our social programs bring young people together through fun, age-appropriate activities and outings, with individual support available to help each young person participate, connect with others and work towards their goals.

Benefits
A supportive team setting
Transparent client support plans and guidance
Support from our Service Coordinator
A Program Facilitator leading each social group
Guidance before shifts so you understand the young person you're supporting
Meaningful work helping young people develop friendships and independence
Prospects for additional 1:1 support shifts

📌 Disability Support Worker / Youth Mentor Wembley
🏢 Life Purpose Australia
📍 Wembley