Help a Quiet, Creative Teen Build Confidence, Connection & Independence
Tuley Pty Ltd is seeking a compassionate, patient and emotionally intelligent Support Worker to support a 16-year-old autistic young woman living in the Morley area. Due to participant preference and the nature of the supports, a female worker is required for this role.
This is not a traditional support worker role. We are looking for someone who understands that meaningful support begins with trust, consistency and genuine connection.
About the Participant
The young person we support is a creative and thoughtful teenager who enjoys:
- Drawing and creative activities
- Music
- Technology and gaming
- Quiet environments
- Spending time with family
She experiences Autism Spectrum Disorder, social anxiety and selective mutism, and can be very quiet and withdrawn around unfamiliar people. She has low confidence and self-esteem and would benefit from support to gradually engage more in her community, explore her interests, develop independence and experience enjoyable activities outside the home.
About the Role
A key focus of this role will be establishing a genuine, trusting relationship that supports confidence, resilience and positive community participation.
You will support the participant to:
- Build confidence and self-esteem
- Develop a positive relationship with a trusted support person outside her family
- Explore interests, hobbies and new experiences
- Access her community safely and confidently
- Increase social confidence at her own pace
- Develop greater independence in everyday activities
- Learn and practise emotional regulation strategies
- Participate in meaningful and enjoyable activities
- Gradually broaden her experiences and engagement with the community
- Have fun while working towards her goals and increased independence
Activities may include:
- Creative activities and art-based outings
- Music-related interests
- Cafés and community outings
- Shopping
- Libraries
- Exploring new hobbies
- Local community events
- Other activities identified collaboratively with the participant and family
The role will primarily involve community-based supports on weekdays.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Calm, patient and emotionally regulated
- Warm, kind and approachable
- Able to build trust gradually and respectfully
- Comfortable supporting a young person who may communicate very little initially
- Skilled at connecting with teenagers who are socially anxious or withdrawn
- Creative and able to identify activities aligned with a young person’s interests and strengths
- Able to encourage participation without pressure
- Reliable, consistent and professional
- Passionate about supporting young people to build confidence and independence
- Committed to a strengths-based and neuroaffirming approach
Essential Requirements
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- Current Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Strong professional boundaries
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
Highly Desirable
- Experience supporting autistic teenagers or young adults
- Understanding of neuroaffirming practice
- Experience supporting social anxiety or selective mutism
- Experience supporting emotional regulation and confidence building
- Qualifications or experience in Disability Support, Youth Work, Education, Psychology, Social Work, Allied Health Assistance or related fields
- Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support strategies
Why Join Tuley?
At Tuley, we believe great support starts with great relationships. We focus on person-centred, strengths-based supports that help people build confidence, develop independence and participate meaningfully in their communities.
This role offers a genuine opportunity to make a positive difference in a young person’s life by helping her build confidence, expand her world, develop meaningful connections and discover new interests and opportunities.
If you are patient enough to sit comfortably in silence, creative enough to find connection through shared interests, and passionate about helping young people thrive, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience supporting autistic young people and why this opportunity appeals to you.
