Lifestyle Support Worker
Core
Provide tailored, evidence-based lifestyle support to adults with autism, focusing on building capacity, independence, and community participation in a safe, inclusive environment.
Role type
Lifestyle Support Worker (LSW)
Builds
Independent living capacity and community engagement for autistic adults
Domain
Disability services / Autism support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Active Support Framework, positive behaviour support, medication management, community access, risk management, documentation, transport coordination
Preferred skills
Certificate III or IV in Disability Services, experience with complex care requirements
Technologies
Active Support Framework, NDIS Practice Standards
Responsibilities
Maintain healthy and hygienic home environments; support clients with activities of daily living including high-intensity personal care; develop and implement positive behaviour support plans; transport clients to day programs and appointments; collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams; maintain client documentation.