Job Description

About Us

Connecting Families is a community-driven organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children, adults, and families. Our mission is to bring communities together to create better opportunities and improve the quality of life for individuals living with disability.

Guided by our core values of Capability, Authenticity, Respect, and Empowerment (CARE), we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support to our clients, families, and team members. Through our innovative programs and dedicated workforce, we strive to promote inclusivity, compassion, dignity, and excellence in everything we do.

Join us in building a more inclusive and compassionate community for people of all abilities.

About the Role

We are currently seeking passionate Female Disability Support Workers to join our team in Springfield Lakes, QLD. This role involves supporting individuals living independently within Supported Independent Living (SIL) accommodation.

As a Disability Support Worker, you will assist clients to develop and maintain essential life skills, including:

• Personal care
• Medication support
• Meal preparation
• Domestic assistance
• Community participation
• Social support
• Relationship building
• Independent living skills

About You

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for supporting people with disability through a person-centred approach
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience supporting people with disability (highly desirable)

Essential Experience

You must have experience supporting individuals who present with:

• Absconding behaviours
• Threatening or intimidating behaviours
• Non-compliant behaviours (e.g. resisting support)
• Self-harm behaviours
• Suicidal ideation
• Verbal aggression

Essential Diagnostic Experience

You must have experience supporting individuals with one or more of the following diagnoses:

• Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Intellectual Disability
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
• Depression

Requirements

To apply for this role, you must hold (or be willing to obtain) the following:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check (Blue Card)
• Current National Police Check (issued within the last 6 months)
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence
• Reliable vehicle with current registration and comprehensive insurance
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability/Aged Care) or another relevant qualification

Key Skills and Responsibilities

• Personal Care & Medication Support: Assist with personal care and support medication adherence.
• Meal Preparation & Monitoring: Prepare meals and monitor nutrition and wellbeing.
• Compassionate Support: Build trusting relationships and provide respectful, patient-centred care.
• Independence & Engagement: Encourage autonomy, participation, and meaningful activities.
• Health Monitoring & Documentation: Observe, document, and report changes in clients’ physical or emotional wellbeing.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive team environment where your contribution is valued
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Career progression pathways and internal promotion opportunities
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of others

Apply Now!

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for this role
• An up-to-date resume including your contact details, employment history, and relevant qualifications and experience

We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to the Connecting Families team!