Job Description

Male Disability Support Worker – Griffin, QLD

Join Connecting Families and Make a Real Difference!

At Connecting Families, we are passionate about empowering individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives. Guided by our CARE values— Capability, Authenticity, Respect, and Empowerment—we provide high-quality, person-centred support to people living with disability.

We are currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Male Disability Support Worker to join our team in Griffin, QLD

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to support a client with complex care needs while promoting independence, dignity, and community participation.

As a Disability Support Worker, you will:

• Provide person-centred support tailored to the client's individual needs, including supporting a client with baseline paranoia and anxiety
• Assist with personal care, including hygiene and continence support.
• Support community access, appointments, and daily living activities.
• Assist with mobility using a 4-wheel walker and, when required, a wheelchair
• Maintain accurate progress notes and documentation.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and empowering environment for the client.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience supporting clients with schizophrenia, acquired brain injury (ABI), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), intellectual disability, and personality disorders (preferred).
• Experience providing personal care, including continence and hygiene support.
• Confidence using mobility aids such as a 4-wheel walker and wheelchair.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A compassionate, patient, and person-centred approach.
• Flexibility to work morning, afternoon, evening, overnight, and sleepover shifts

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care, or an equivalent qualification.
• Current Working With Children Check (Blue Card)
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)
• Current National Police Check via Rapid Screening
• Current Queensland Driver's Licence (international licences are not accepted).
• Reliable vehicle with comprehensive car insurance and current registration.
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates.
• Valid passport or evidence of Australian work rights (if applicable).
• Education qualification certificate.

Why Join Connecting Families?

• Be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation.
• Make a genuine difference in the lives of people with disability.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and career growth.
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability.
• Rewarding and meaningful work within a collaborative team.

Apply Today!

If you're passionate about supporting people to live their best lives and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

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