Support Worker and Community Connector

Support Worker & Community Connector – Burton

We’re looking for a steady, warm and values-driven support worker to walk alongside a friendly and creative man in his thirties, as he builds confidence, independence and meaningful connection in his community.

About the Person: A friendly, observant, witty and social man with a great sense of humour and a strong desire to feel included. The person we support takes great pride in contributing to his community, is passionate about helping others, and values feeling useful, appreciated and connected. He enjoys spending time with people he knows and trusts, helping others, contributing to his family and community, and sharing the things he loves.

This person’s interests include:

• Bowling, disc golf, swimming, hiking and being active outdoors
• Music, including listening, jamming out, and playing the piano and guitar
• Art, hands-on creative activities, and making things for others
• Birdwatching, feathers, collections, cars, toys and Lego
• Hosting, BBQs, family celebrations, thoughtful gifts and social connection
• Purposeful community activities, including volunteering

About the role: This is not a traditional “care” role. It is a relationship-based role focused on capacity building, community connection and everyday skill development. The right person will use ordinary moments such as getting ready for the day, choosing an activity, travelling safely, volunteering, cooking, exercising or connecting with others to build confidence, independence & a sense of belonging.

In this role, you will:

• Build a consistent, trusting relationship with the person and his family
• Support community access that is safe, purposeful and genuinely enjoyable
• Use modelling, encouragement and clear routines to build everyday living skills
• Support communication by listening carefully, allowing processing time and staying curious
• Guide decision-making, social understanding and confidence in real-life situations
• Help create predictable, positive and meaningful days that support regulation and independence

Hours: Wednesday: 9:30am – 3:30pm and Friday: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Pay:  Level 2.1, Casual Rate – $45.28 per hour

What the week looks like: Supports will focus on active, purposeful community activities such as walking, hiking, disc golf, birdwatching, swimming or similar. Activities should be intentional and used as opportunities to build skills, confidence, decision-making and independence.

Fridays include supporting with a valued volunteering routine: collecting bottles and cans and taking them to a nearby recycling depot. Applicants will need to be comfortable transporting recycling in their 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

This role may suit you if you are someone who:

• Is calm, reliable and emotionally steady
• Enjoys being active, outdoors and involved in practical community-based activities
• Builds trust slowly and understands the value of consistency over time
• can balance warmth, humour and playfulness with clear, respectful boundaries
• Understands that behaviour is communication and responds with curiosity, not judgement
• Can model respectful social behaviour and gently guide learning in everyday moments
• Is comfortable using positive language, simple choices and predictable routines
• Values family involvement and works collaboratively with the person, family and facilitator

You will be supported by a Facilitator through ongoing coaching and mentoring. The person being supported and his family will remain central to this process, helping you understand what works well, what matters to him, and how best to support.

You’ll also need to be comfortable with:

• Using your own reliable vehicle for community access and transporting recycling
• Supporting someone who communicates in a unique way and may need extra processing time
• Recognising anxiety, sensory overwhelm or communication frustration and responding calmly
• Using modelling, visual or practical prompts, simple choices and positive redirection
• Staying steady if a situation feels uncertain and seeking guidance when needed

This is a meaningful opportunity for someone who wants to do more than “fill a shift”. You’ll be part of helping someone build a wider, richer life: more confidence, more friendships, more independence, more community contribution and more chances to be known for his strengths. If you value real relationships, purposeful work, patience, humour and consistency, 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 and Community Connector – Burton Email: Alysha.staska@clp-sa.org.au