Support Worker and Community Connector -Pasadena

Support Worker & Community Connector – Pasadena

Are you a compassionate, resilient, and engaging support worker who values relationship-based practice and meaningful community inclusion?

We are seeking a dedicated Support Worker & Community Connector to support a woman in her 40s living in Pasadena, to live her best life. This role is ideal for someone who can build trust over time, maintain clear professional boundaries, and bring warmth, humour, consistency, and confidence to their work.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone’s life by supporting independence, strengthening community connections, and encouraging meaningful participation in everyday life.

About the Person

The person you will be supporting is a bright and funny woman with a sharp sense of humour and big personality.

She values genuine relationships, enjoys meaningful conversation, and thrives with support workers who are respectful, patient, and able to engage authentically while maintaining professional boundaries.

She takes pride in running her own small business, enjoys being involved in her local community, and has a strong interest in AFL football, whether that be supporting her favourite team in person or on the TV each week. Family relationships are very important to her, and she loves spending time around dogs and engaging with people she trusts.

Support is most effective when provided by someone who is calm, adaptable, emotionally intelligent, and able to provide consistent structure and encouragement.

Key Responsibilities

·You will provide support across home and community settings, including:

·Assisting with personal care and daily living tasks

·Medication assistance and monitoring

·Supporting participation in community and social activities

·Encouraging independence and confidence-building

·Providing behaviour support using a calm, consistent, and proactive approach

·Supporting positive routines and meaningful engagement

·Building and maintaining professional, respectful relationships

·Working collaboratively with family members and allied professionals

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

·Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient

·Warm, engaging, and approachable

·Confident maintaining clear and consistent boundaries

·Able to build rapport gradually and respectfully

·Comfortable responding to complex behaviours in a composed manner

·Adaptable and willing to try new approaches

·Creative in supporting community participation and social connection

Preferred but not Essential Skills & Experience

·Experience supporting people with mental health conditions, autism, and/or intellectual disability

·Experience responding to behaviours of concern

·Understanding of person-centred and relationship-based practice

Requirements

·Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain:

·Current Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle

·NDIS Worker Screening Check

·Current First Aid Certificate

·Medication Training

·Support required would include at least 1 x sleep over per week, which may include 1 x night on the weekend.

Pay & Conditions

·SCHADS Award – Level 2.1

·Casual rate commencing at $43.23 per hour

About Community Living Project

Community Living Project supports people with disability to live unique and purposeful lives of inclusion through home, relationships, valued roles, and community connection.

We work alongside people and their families to create individualised supports that build independence, strengthen relationships, and encourage meaningful participation in community life. Our approach is grounded in collaboration, respect, and genuine human connection.

Apply or Enquire

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact:

Attn: Lauren Hodge
RE: Support Worker & Community Connector – Pasadena Email: lauren.hodge@clp-sa.org.au