Job Description

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Female Disability Support Worker

Join Connecting Families and provide compassionate 1:1 support to a participant with complex medical and behavioural needs, including Huntington’s Disease, Schizophernia and dementia. This is a rewarding opportunity to truly change lives while being supported by a caring and professional team.

About Us Connecting Families is a leading Australian service provider supporting children, young people, and aged individuals through holistic, person-centred care. We are committed to promoting health, wellbeing, dignity, and independence.

What We Offer:

• Supportive and values-driven team culture
• Flexible rostering
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience

About the Role We are seeking a Female Disability Support Worker to provide dedicated 1:1 care to a participant with complex medical and behavioural support needs. This role requires someone who is patient, calm, safety-focused, and experienced in complex care environments.

Medical Conditions & Support Needs:

• Huntington’s Disease
• Dementia
• High Fall risk
• Schizophrenia
• Faecal and urinary incontinence
• Meal preparation and supervision in line with a modified diet and mealtime management plan
• Manual handling and personalised care

Behavioural Considerations:

• Occasional verbal aggression
• Refusal of personal care or medication at times
• Smoker requiring supervision due to risk of self-injury

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Care & Medication Support: Assist with hygiene, continence care, and medication adherence using positive reinforcement
• Meal Preparation & Monitoring: Prepare meals according to dietary requirements and ensure safe mealtime practices
• Compassionate 1:1 Support: Build trust and provide respectful, person-centred care
• Promoting Independence: Encourage autonomy and engagement in meaningful activities
• Health Monitoring & Documentation: Observe, record, and report changes in physical or emotional wellbeing

Shift Availability:

• Must be able to do sleepover shifts (2:00 PM – 6:00 AM, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

What We’re Looking For:

• Compassionate, patient, and respectful
• Calm and resilient when managing challenging behaviours
• Experienced in complex care and behavioural support
• Safety-focused, especially around falls risk and smoking supervision
• Strong communicator with a consistent and professional approach

Essential Requirements:

• Certificate III or IV in Disability, Aged Care, or equivalent
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid Australian driver’s licence
• Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
• Current First Aid & CPR certification
• Proven experience supporting individuals with complex behaviours and disabilities

Highly Desirable:

• Experience supporting individuals with Huntington’s Disease, dementia, and incontinence care

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re passionate about empowering individuals and providing care with dignity and compassion, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now and become part of the Connecting Families team — together, we create brighter futures, one step at a time.