We’re looking for a warm, reliable and grounded support worker to join our team in Greenwith, providing 1:1 support to a young adult with Down Syndrome.

This long-standing client thrives with consistency, gentle encouragement, and structure. You’ll play a key role in helping him build confidence, independence, and life skills through everyday routines, community outings, and social connection.

This role is ideal for students or early-career professionals in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Disability or Education who are looking to gain meaningful experience and make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting a young adult with emotional regulation, communication, and social skills

Providing community access support (e.g. attending outings, activities, structured routines)

Building rapport and encouraging confidence and independence

Collaborating with family and the Assist team to ensure consistent, person-centred care

What We’re Looking For

Calm, kind, and emotionally mature approach

Experience with (or strong interest in) working with individuals with intellectual disability

Great communicator and reliable team member

Currently studying or recently completed studies in OT, Psychology, Disability, or a related field (preferred but not essential)

Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle

Current WWCC and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join Assist Developmental Therapy?

Work with a supportive, values-led team who care deeply about matching the right person to the right client

Paid above award: $34–42/hr including casual loading, based on experience and shift type

Shifts can be tailored around uni or other commitments

Long-term stability for the right fit

Future opportunities to assist or shadow our allied health team (outside this role)

How to Apply
Please send us a short note outlining why this role stood out to you, along with your resume. We value heart and commitment more than a long CV — and we can’t wait to hear from you.