Disability Support Worker – After-School Autism Support

About the Role

Unmatched Support Services is seeking a compassionate, patient, and reliable Disability Support Worker to provide after-school support to an 8-year-old child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and a PDA profile.

The successful candidate will support the child during the after-school period, which can be a challenging time due to transitions, changes, and demands. The role will focus on creating a calm, safe, and supportive environment, assisting with routines and emotional regulation, and building a positive and trusting relationship with the child.

The child lives at home with her parents and siblings and attends a mainstream school. She also regularly attends appointments with her Occupational Therapist (OT) and Counsellor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Support Worker who enjoys working with children, understands autism, and is confident supporting emotional regulation and family routines.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide one-on-one after-school support within the family home.
- Assist with after-school routines and transitions.
- Support emotional regulation and co-regulation.
- Help create a calm, predictable, and supportive environment.
- Build a positive and trusting relationship with the child.
- Support attendance at therapy appointments when required.
- Follow strategies and recommendations provided by therapists and the family.
- Communicate effectively with parents and relevant support professionals.
- Encourage independence and participation using a person-centred and strengths-based approach.
- Support the wider family during the after-school period.
- Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and participant safety at all times.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

- Previous experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Understanding of autism and PDA-informed support approaches.
- Strong emotional regulation and co-regulation skills.
- Experience supporting children with routines, transitions, and changes.




- A calm, patient, and understanding approach.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A genuine interest in working with children and families.
- Ability to follow individual support strategies and recommendations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with parents, therapists, and other professionals.
- Reliability, flexibility, and adaptability.
- A person-centred and strengths-based approach.

NDIS Compliance Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to meet relevant NDIS, employment, and provider compliance requirements, which may include:

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check/Clearance, where required.
- Working with Children Check (WWCC), where applicable.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Current CPR Certificate.
- Relevant qualifications such as Certificate III/IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services, or other relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience.
- Completion of required NDIS and organisation-specific induction and training.
- Commitment to the NDIS Code of Conduct and participant safeguarding requirements.
- Right to work in Australia.
- Satisfactory reference checks.
- Provision of required identification and employment documentation.
- Completion of any additional compliance requirements relevant to the role.

Why Join Unmatched Support Services?

- Meaningful work supporting a child and family in their everyday life.
- Opportunity to develop your skills in autism and disability support.
- Supportive and collaborative team setting.
- Flexible casual employment opportunities.
- Opportunity to make a positive difference through person-centred support.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting children with autism and have the patience, skills, and commitment to provide high-quality support, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience working with children with autism.

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Apply now to join Unmatched Support Services!

Pay: $37.00 – $42.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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