Disability Support Worker

The position:

As a Disability Support Worker at Young Mindz, you'll play a key role in delivering our community access, Supported Independent Living (SIL) services and adventure-based mentor programs. Inspired by mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork, these programs foster emotional and psychological growth while building confidence, self-esteem, and communication skills. You’ll be part of a transformative experience, guiding participants through community access and day outings that create lasting impact.

You will have the opportunity to support participants with:

• Daily living tasks 
• Personal care
• Meal preparation
• Routines 
• Community participation
• Respite trips

If you have a background in education, this would be a bonus as we are looking for someone who can support with distance education. 

What we are looking for 

• A minimum of 2-years as a disability support worker
• You have or can obtain the following:
  • Blue Card, WWCC and NDIS Screening/Yellow Card
  • First Aid and CPR Certificate
  • Drivers licence
  • Reliable vehicle with comprehensive car insurance
• Ideal but not mandatory:
  • Cert IV in mental health or equivalent 
• Strong leadership skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with technology.
• Experience working with high-intensity and complex behaviour clients

Benefits and Opportunity

• Penalty rates + superannuation
• Career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about what we do, cares about you and is driven to make a positive impact in our community.
• Training and professional development

About Us

Young Mindz is an Australia wide organisation providing individualised, high quality support to meet the evolving needs of our clients and the community. We are a dynamic team that's dedicated to empowering the lives of young people with disabilities. We create transformative experiences that inspire growth, resilience, and empowerment for the young people of Australia.

What we do

• Help young Australians with complex behaviours and emotions.
• Assist young people to live their best life
• Encourage and build confidence through positive self-talk, affirmations, mindfulness, breathwork, emotional regulation tools and programs.   
• Assist participants with overnight adventure programs on respite trips 
• Nurture positive environments that are fun, engaging and safe 
• Provide personal care and life-skill support
• Aid in the development of life skills
• Assist in resolving life crisis

If you would like more information about this opportunity, please email us at talent@youngmindz.com.au or call 0431 472 826