Job Description

At Young Mindz, we’re passionate about empowering Australians with disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives. We deliver person-centred services including Supported Independent Living (SIL), Community Access and In-home support. Our approach is grounded in mindfulness, self-care, and community wellness.

We’re currently seeking an experienced, reliable, and resilient candidate to support our male participants with ASD Level 3, complex behaviours and high support needs. The role requires a calm, confident support worker who can provide consistent structure, emotional regulation support, and safe, proactive behaviour management.

This role is open to male applicants only, in line with the participant’s assessed support needs and documented preference.

About the Role

You will provide support that promotes safety, independence, and emotional stability for participant's with complex behavioural needs. This includes personal care, meal preparation, and supporting participant's to build predictable routines, healthy habits, and meaningful daily structure. You will play a role in implementing behaviour support strategies, maintaining a regulated home environment, and ensuring the participant's feel supported both at home and in the community.

This role requires support from someone who can safely manage physical tasks and high intensity behavioural presentations.

Key Accountabilities

• Work as a team
• Support with daily living tasks and personal care
• Implement behaviour support strategies and uphold safety plans
• Prepare nutritious meals and support healthy routines
• Maintain structure, predictability, and emotional regulation
• Support the development of independent living skills
• Maintain accurate documentation and incident reporting

Required Certifications

• NDIS Worker Screening (Yellow Card)
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Orientation Module
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Australian Driver’s Licence
• Reliable, safe vehicle and comprehensive car insurance

Essential Experience & Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals with complex behaviours, including high intensity or escalated presentations
• Confidence implementing behaviour support plans and de escalation strategies
• Ability to remain calm, grounded, and solutions focused under pressure

Desirable (but not mandatory)

• Maybo Training – Positive Behaviour Support or similar

Key Attributes

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to coordinate daily routines and household tasks effectively
• Proactive and solutions focused
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
• Comfortable using technology and basic software applications
• Empathetic, patient, and committed to participant wellbeing

Why Join Us?

You'll join a team that's real, respectful, and driven to help people live life their way. At Young Mindz, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with participants and be supported by a leadership team that listens and values your input. Together, we can create a brighter future and help individuals live their best lives.