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Support Worker – Casual and Full Time Position Available

Support Worker • Paradise, South Australia 5075, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Previous disability support experience providing community access, skill development, daily living, personal care and NQ
  • Confidence supporting complex behaviours, high support needs and high-intensity supports when trained.
  • Experience applying trauma-informed, neuro-affirming and strengths-based, LGBTIQA+ affirming approaches.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Entry Level

Description

At Zest Project Co, we do disability support differently.

We are not just a roster. We are not just shifts. We are not just hours.

We are relationship driven, heart led, and outcomes focused.

If you are an experienced Support Worker who wants to feel proud of the work you do and the team you stand beside, keep reading.

About Zest Project Co

Zest Project Co is a South Australian NDIS registered provider

Our approach is:

  • Neuro affirming
  • Trauma informed
  • Strengths based
  • LBTQIA + affirming

We believe in Hungry, Humble, Smart.

  • Hungry to grow.
  • Humble in how we show up.
  • Smart in how we think, communicate, and problem solve.

We hold strong standards, and we care deeply.

The Opportunity

We are expanding our team and are recruiting:

• Full Time Support Workers

• Flexible Casual Support Workers

Commencing mid-April 2026.

You will work alongside participants, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide high quality, person centred support that builds independence, safety, and meaningful outcomes.

This may include:

  • Community access and skill development
  • Support with daily living and routines
  • Emotional regulation and behavioural support implementation
  • Personal care and manual handling
  • Medication assistance
  • High intensity supports where trained
  • Supporting participants to achieve NDIS goals

We support both standard and complex presentations, so confidence, calmness, and emotional intelligence are essential.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for experienced Support Workers who:

  • Have previous disability support experience
  • Are confident with complex behaviours or high support needs
  • Understand trauma informed and neuro affirming practice
  • Can write clear, professional case notes
  • Communicate well with families and allied health teams
  • Are reliable and accountable
  • Want to grow professionally
  • You will thrive at Zest if you
  • Take ownership rather than wait to be told
  • Stay calm under pressure
  • Value feedback
  • Want to be part of a strong team culture
  • Care about doing the job well, not just finishing the shift

We are not looking for people who simply want hours. We are looking for people who want impact.

Essential Requirements

  • Certificate III or IV in Individual Support or equivalent (desirable)
  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Working With Children Check
  • Current First Aid and CPR
  • Manual Handling training
  • Medication Administration Training
  • Valid Australian Driver’s Licence
  • Reliable vehicle and comprehensive insurance
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer

  • SCHADS Award employment conditions
  • Full Time stability or flexible casual options
  • Structured onboarding and mentoring
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Clear leadership and support
  • A workplace that values psychological safety
  • Career progression pathways

At Zest, performance matters. Culture matters more.

We invest in our team because our team is the quality of our service.

Why Join Zest

Because you want to work somewhere that:

  • Has standards
  • Has heart
  • Has strong leadership
  • Has clear expectations
  • Has growth opportunities

And where you will be known, supported, and challenged to be your best.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply via SEEK with:

  • Your resume
  • A short cover letter telling us why you would be a great fit at Zest Project Co
  • Your availability and preferred employment type

Applications close when suitable candidates are found.

Zest Project Co is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Let your work have an impact.

Join Zest.

Company Overview

At Zest Project Co, our focus is delivering support through a holistic, person-centered approach. Our mission is to empower individuals, foster inclusivity, promote equality, and support meaningful lives for all in collaboration with loved ones. ​ We are a team of passionate professionals, each bursting with energy and dedication, to offer a range of disability services, all funded by the NDIS. We believe in a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive – to experience joy, adventure, and endless possibilities for growth and connection. ​ That’s the spirit driving us here at Zest Project Co.