Psychosocial Support Worker Men's Independence ProgrammeCan you cook more than toast, complete a practical job and have a genuine conversation without turning it into a counselling session?
Living It Up Community is developing a practical independence program for adult men at a private acreage property in Boneo.We are looking for grounded, relatable people who can provide calm leadership, have a laugh, maintain clear boundaries and help another man move forward without taking over.ABOUT THE PROGRAMMany men do not engage well in crowded centres or highly clinical environments.Our private Boneo property provides space, privacy and a slower pace.
It will not be flooded with members of the public or multiple groups.Participants will attend structured four-hour blocks involving activities such as:cooking and meal preparationgardening and growing foodhousehold routines and organisationsafe property-care projectsbudgeting, technology and weekly planningwalking and community activitiespreparation for volunteering, training or employmentA cooking block, for example, may involve choosing a meal, organising ingredients, following the steps, using equipment safely, solving problems and cleaning up afterwards.The meal is only part of the outcome.
The participant may also be developing planning, communication, concentration, safety awareness and task-completion skills.ABOUT THE MEN WE SUPPORTParticipants are adult men with psychosocial and neurodevelopmental disabilities.Some may need support with motivation, communication, planning, transitions, frustration, household routines, decision‐making or participating consistently in the community.Participants are matched with workers according to their goals, interests, communication preferences and support needs.They do not need someone to lecture, rescue or control them.
They need someone reliable who knows when to lead,



when to encourage and when to give them room.ABOUT YOUQualifications matter, but character matters too.You may already work in disability, mental health or community services.
You may also come from hospitality, horticulture, a trade, defence, emergency services, sport, technology or mentoring.We want people who are:calm, reliable and emotionally steadystrong without needing to dominatefunny without making someone else the jokeconfident enough to lead and secure enough to listenable to encourage without taking overcomfortable working beside someone rather than across a deskwilling to receive feedback and participate in supervisionable to maintain clear professional boundariesinterested in making a genuine difference - not simply filling a shift.You do not need to be skilled in every activity.
We are building a team in which different workers bring different strengths.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESYou will:provide participant-led, trauma-informed and non-clinical supporthelp participants begin, sequence and complete practical tasksrespond calmly when someone is withdrawn, frustrated or overwhelmedfollow participant support plans and risk controlsprotect privacy and confidentialitymaintain professional boundariesrecord the support provided, barriers, risks and outcomesreport incidents or changes in risk promptlycommunicate reliably with the LIU teamparticipate in induction, supervision and ongoing development.WHAT WE OFFER$35-$40 per hour plus supercasual,



part-time and full time opportunitiesstructured four-hour support blocksweekday and weekend workparticipant-specific briefingssupported shadow shiftsongoing supervision and practical feedbackcareful worker and participant matchingtraining in functional observations and quality case notesthe opportunity to help shape a new program.Applicants must offer at least 12 hours of availability each week.
Final hours will depend on availability, experience, participant matching and program requirements.Applicable loadings and weekend or public-holiday penalties will be confirmed according to the employment arrangement and SCHADS classification.
Approved kilometres travelled with participants are reimbursed under LIU policy.ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSNDIS Worker Screening Checkcurrent First Aid and CPRAustralian driver licencereliable, insured and roadworthy vehiclelegal right to work in AustraliaNDIS Worker Orientation Modulesatisfactory professional references.PROFESSIONAL SCOPEThis is a non-clinical psychosocial disability support role.
It is not counselling, therapy, specialist behaviour support or a Men's Behaviour Change Program.Clinical, family‐violence, safeguarding and specialist behaviour concerns must be escalated through LIU procedures.MALE APPLICANTS PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGEDMany participants have requested positive male support workers and feel more comfortable developing particular skills alongside another man.Applications from suitable men are particularly encouraged.
All candidates will be assessed fairly according to their values, capability, experience, safety and participant suitability.ABOUT LIVING IT UP COMMUNITYLiving It Up Community provides participant-led, trauma-informed and non-clinical psychosocial disability support across the Mornington Peninsula.
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📌 Psychosocial Support Worker Men'S Independence Programme (Melbourne)
🏢 Living It Up Community
📍 Melbourne