Support Worker & Community Connector – Burton
We are seeking a consistent, grounded and values-driven support worker to walk alongside a man in his thirties, supporting him to build a meaningful, connected and independent life within his community.
About the Person: A friendly,
observant and witty man with a great sense of humour who enjoys being around
people, especially those he knows and trusts. The person we support takes pride
in contributing to his community, is passionate about helping others, and
values feeling useful, appreciated and connected.
This person’s interests include:
- Bowling (10-pin & carpet), Disc Golf
- Music (including creating music and piano & guitar)
- Hiking, Staying Active Outdoors & Local Swimming Pools
- Bird-watching, Collecting & Identifying Feathers
- Hosting Events, Celebrations & BBQs & Giving Thoughtful Gifts to Others
- Community Group Activities or Social Clubs
About the Role: This is not a “care” role in the
traditional sense. It’s about building capacity, modelling everyday life
skills, & creating opportunities for genuine participation in community
life.
You will:
- Provide support that builds confidence, independence & everyday living skills
- Use real-life situations to guide decision-making, communication & social
understanding
- Help develop routines around personal care, cooking, & healthy living
- Support safe & meaningful community engagement
- Build a consistent, trusting relationship with both the person & the family
Pay: This role commences at level 2.1 Casual Rate: $43.23/hour
Hours: 12 hours per week, Thursday & Friday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Structure: Thursday support should include activities such as being
outdoors, hiking, disc golf, bird watching or similar. It’s important that the activities
are intentional, valuable & purposeful, and should be intended to build
capacity, skills, confidence & independence.
A key part of this role includes supporting this person in volunteering for his
brother’s business on Fridays to collect bottles & cans and take them to
the nearby recycling depot. This means you will need to be comfortable with
transporting the bottles & cans in your own vehicle.
All applicants must have or be willing to obtain:
- Driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
- NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)
- First Aid Certificate
What Matters in This Role – We are looking for someone who:
- Leads by example and models respectful, socially appropriate behaviour
- Can gently and consistently guide learning in everyday moments
- Understands that behaviour is communication, and responds with curiosity, not judgement
- Is comfortable holding steady & can confidently navigate a situation where things feel uncertain
- Can balance warmth with clear, respectful boundaries
- Values family involvement and working collaboratively
- Is reliable and committed to building a long-term, trusting relationship
In this role, you will be supported by your Facilitator, who will guide you with ongoing coaching & mentoring, with the person and their family central to that process.
You’ll also need to:
- Be comfortable using your own vehicle for community access and transporting recycling (bottles & cans)
- Confidently & positively support navigating social situation
- Recognise and respond to anxiety, communication differences and support emotional
regulation
About the Company: Community Living Project’s Mission is to assist people with disability to live their own unique and purposeful life of inclusion through having: home, relationships, competencies and highly valued roles in their community. We work closely with each person & their family to develop a positive vision for the future & self-direct their own support. We believe in working with people, not for them. That means building genuine relationships, creating opportunities for contribution, and using everyday moments to support learning, confidence and independence.
This role offers the chance to make a genuine difference in someone’s life,
supporting them to build friendships and community connections, develop
independence and life skills, and to contribute meaningfully to the people and
places around them. If you’re someone who values real relationships,
consistency, and purposeful work, we’d love to hear from you.
If you’re interested, but have some questions about the role, you can get in touch:
Attn: Alysha Staska RE: Support Worker & Community Connector – Burton
Email: Alysha.staska@clp-sa.org.au
