Support Worker – Geelong

Join our neuroaffirming, values-driven team at First Step Support Services!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? At First Step Support Services, we’re expanding looking for our next superstar support worker in the Geelong region.

We’re not just another disability support provider. We’re a neuroaffirming, inclusive, and supportive workplace that values individuality – for both our participants and our staff.

The role is 25 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, with the opportunity to increase.

What you’ll be doing

Supporting children with their routines & regulation, with a bit of fun on the side

Working with some complex & challenging behaviours (behaviour has meaning!)

Encouraging independence, routine, and choice

Assisting with daily living, community access, and meaningful activities

Working alongside families and allied health professionals

Keeping clear, respectful, and neuroaffirming notes

Supporting adults with psychosocial disability access the community

What we’re looking for

Genuine passion for supporting neurodivergent and people with psychosocial disabilities

12+ months experience working with neurodivergent children & young people (highly desirable)

12+ months experience working with complex/challenging behaviours

Reliability, empathy, and a sense of humour (because joy matters!)

Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to get one)

First Aid & CPR Certificate

Driver’s licence and your own reliable car

Willingness to travel 40 minutes

Why join us?

A supportive team who actually gets it

Neuroaffirming training and ongoing professional development

Flexibility

A workplace that values you as much as the participants we support

At First Step, we believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and included – and that goes for our team too.