Female Disability Support Worker - Northside ACT
Disability Support Worker – Northside ACT (Casual)
Are you an experienced Disability Support Worker ready to make a meaningful difference?
Connecting Families is seeking a compassionate, patient, and skilled support worker to provide person-centered support to a female participant in Northside ACT with complex disability, communication, behavioural, and health support needs.
This is an opportunity for a dedicated worker who enjoys building strong relationships, supporting independence, and helping participants achieve their goals in a safe, respectful, and empowering environment.
About the Role
- Provide 1:1 disability support including daily living assistance, community participation, emotional support, and skill development.
- Support a participant living with intellectual disability, Sturge Weber syndrome, hemiplegia, epilepsy, and glaucoma.
- Implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies and follow individual support plans.
- Assist with routines, transitions, emotional regulation, and maintaining a predictable and
- Support community access, meaningful activities, and opportunities to develop
Applicants must be comfortable supporting a participant who requires consistency, patience, clear communication, and proactive behaviour support approaches.
What We're Looking For
- Experience working with participants with intellectual disability, complex support needs, or behaviours of concern.
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and supportive during periods of distress or emotional escalation.
- Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), person-centered care, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Strong rapport-building skills and the ability to establish trust with participants.
- Ability to follow detailed support plans, maintain routines, and support transitions effectively.
- Reliable, flexible, and committed to providing consistent support.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily living skills and encourage independence.
- Assist with community access, appointments, and meaningful activities.
- Provide reassurance and support with emotional regulation strategies.
- Use clear communication, visual supports, and predictable routines to support
- Support safe travel practices and community engagement.
- Complete accurate shift notes, incident reports, and behaviour observations when
Requirements
- Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services, or equivalent.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (current or willing to obtain).
- Valid driver's licence and reliable insured vehicle.
- Experience in disability support, complex needs, or behavioural support is highly
Why Join Us?
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a participant's life.
- Work within a person-centered organization committed to quality support.
- Be part of a team that values compassion, consistency, and meaningful outcomes.
Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be
Female Disability Support Worker - Northside ACT in Canberra employer: Connecting Families
Connecting Families is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a strong commitment to person-centred care, our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and respect, ensuring that employees feel valued and empowered in their roles. Located in Caboolture, QLD, we offer flexible working arrangements and ongoing training opportunities, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with complex mental health needs.
