About Us Supporting Your Independence is a values-driven NDIS provider committed to empowering people with disability to live life on their own terms. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where our people are just as important as the participants we serve. About the role We are seeking a calm, reliable and experienced Support Worker to provide 1:1 support to a young woman living independently in Forster. This is a specialist role supporting a participant with complex needs, requiring consistency, structure and a proactive approach. The successful candidate will be required to work sleepover shifts on premise at the participants home. The role includes • 1:1 support in home and community • Assistance with all daily living tasks • Support community access (shopping, outings, drives) • Follow a structured routine and behaviour support plan • Use calm, low-arousal and consistent support strategies About the participant • Relies heavily on routine, predictability and consistency • Can become distressed during waiting, transitions or unexpected changes • May engage in self-injury or property damage when overwhelmed • Requires calm, proactive, low-arousal support at all times About you • Experience with complex behaviours / high support needs (essential) • Calm, patient and emotionally regulated • Confident working independently in a 1:1 setting • Consistent, reliable and able to follow routines • Strong communication and rapport-building skills What’s important • Participant thrives on routine, predictability and familiar staff • Low-stimulation, structured support is key • This role suits someone who is steady, patient and not reactive Why Join Us? • Flexible casual shifts • $120.00 sleepover allowance • Meaningful work supporting people with disability • Supportive and values-driven culture • Make a genuine impact on participant health outcomes and quality of life
