**NDIS Disability Support Worker - Ballarat**
**Location**: Ballarat, VIC
**Employment Type**: Contract / Ongoing
Beyond Health Services is currently seeking a calm, patient, and experienced female Disability Support Worker to support a 17-year-old participant in Ballarat who is neurodivergent and living with autism. This is an ongoing, one-on-one support role for someone who is confident working with teenagers, especially those with complex social and emotional needs.
Why Work With Us?
- Ongoing and consistent shifts with one participant
- Work close to home with flexibility around school routines
- Supportive team and clinical oversight
- Meaningful work with a person-centred approach
- Pay aligned to experience and qualifications
About the Role
This position involves providing structured, supportive, and engaging assistance to help the participant build daily living skills, increase independence, and access the community in a safe and supportive manner.
**Key responsibilities include**:
- Supporting emotional regulation and communication
- Providing calm, consistent companionship
- Facilitating participation in community-based activities
- Assisting with transport to and from agreed activities
- Encouraging skill-building and confidence through structure and positive reinforcement
- Following behaviour support and therapy plans
- Maintaining accurate support notes and communication with the family/support team
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience supporting autistic teenagers or young people with neurodivergence
- Is calm, proactive, and can maintain consistent boundaries
- Understands sensory needs and behaviour supports
- Communicates clearly and respectfully with both participants and families
- Can work independently and follow a structured support plan
- Has a person-centred and trauma-informed approach
NDIS Compliance (Required or Willing to Obtain):
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- First Aid and CPR
- Driver's Licence and reliable, insured vehicle
- ABN (preferred, or willingness to obtain if working as a contractor)
Location
This role is based in **Ballarat, VIC**, with regular weekly shifts and long-term potential.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about working with young people and want to make a real difference in someone's life, we'd love to hear from you.
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**Job Types**: Subcontract, Freelance
Pay: $31.46 - $90.83 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- No weekends
- On call
- Overtime
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person