Job Description

Disability Support Worker – Northside Canberra & Wanniassa

About Connecting Families

Connecting Families is a community-focused organization committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of children, adults, and families. Driven by our core values of Capability, Authenticity, Respect, and Empowerment (CARE), we ensure that every client experience inclusivity, dignity, and genuine support through our dedicated team and innovative programs.

About the Role

We are seeking a Female Disability Support Worker to support a male client in his 20’s on the Northside of Canberra and Wanniassa. This is an exciting opportunity to provide meaningful support to a young adult with complex needs.

The client has a range of medical conditions, including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Intellectual Disability
• Epileptic Encephalopathy
• Mutation in the SYNGAP1 gene

You will be supporting a client who presents with several behavioural challenges, including:

• Absence seizures
• Global developmental delay
• Separation anxiety
• Speech and language impairment
• Non-compliant behaviours (including resistance to support)
• Physical aggression

In this role, you will promote the client's independence, well-being, and dignity while supporting their daily activities and managing complex behaviours.

About You

To succeed in this role, you should bring the following:

• Experience supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disabilities, and/or epileptic encephalopathy
• Experience managing challenging behaviours, including aggression and non-compliance
• Empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity when supporting clients with complex needs
• Ability to remain calm and consistent in high-pressure or unpredictable situations
• Experience providing personal care (including support with hygiene and other activities of daily living)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a person-centred approach to care
• Flexibility and resilience, especially when dealing with behavioural challenges

Essential Requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Employee Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence and a reliable, comprehensively insured car
• At least Certificate III in Disability, Individual Support, or an equivalent qualification
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Disability Support or similar roles
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks

What We Offer

• Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven team culture
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunities to make a genuine difference in clients’ lives every day
• Flexible working arrangements based on client needs

How to Apply

If you’re a compassionate, skilled Disability Support Worker with experience in supporting individuals with complex needs, we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume and cover letter, outlining your experience and why you’d be a great fit for this role.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.