Job Description

Make a Real Difference in a Young Person’s Life – Join Connecting Families Today

We’re urgently seeking a friendly, proactive Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Magill. This role is ideal for someone who can naturally connect with a teenage male participant who enjoys gaming, creative hobbies, and relaxed home routines.

About Connecting Families

At Connecting Families, we provide more than just care—we create safe, empowering environments where young people can thrive. Our person-centred, trauma-informed approach ensures each individual is supported holistically across health, wellbeing, education, and personal growth.

Why Work With Us?

Empowerment Every Day – Help young people grow in confidence and independence.

Positive Team Culture – Be supported by a collaborative, passionate team.

Flexibility That Works – Flexible shifts including days, evenings, sleepovers, and weekends.

Specialist Training – Learn from allied health and behavioural experts.

Attractive Pay Rates – Negotiable based on experience and availability.

About the Role

You’ll be supporting a teenage boy with complex needs. He responds well to calm, consistent, and engaging support workers who can match his energy and interests. The ideal candidate would be someone with a laid-back personality, good humour, and the ability to encourage positive routines while building trust over time.

Key Responsibilities:

Build a buddy-like rapport through shared interests (e.g., gaming, walking, music).

Support morning/evening routines, school attendance, and home-based learning.

Encourage healthy choices in meals, rest, hygiene, and social skills.

Support emotional regulation and respond safely to escalation using therapeutic approaches.

Maintain household cleanliness and safety routines.

Administer medications and complete shift documentation as required.

About You

Able to form respectful, age-appropriate bonds with youth

Calm, confident, and grounded when faced with challenging behaviour

Open-minded, patient, and capable of supporting autonomy

Comfortable with structure and clear boundaries

A positive role model with a down-to-earth presence

Must be physically fit and alert to respond to risk behaviours when needed

Essential Criteria

Certificate III or higher in Disability, Youth Work, or Community Services

Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check

First Aid & CPR Certificate

Driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Experience supporting young people with behavioural or mental health challenges (1–2 years minimum)

Highly Desirable:

Experience in residential youth settings, SIL, or Child Protection

Familiarity with ABC/QR data tracking and therapeutic support strategies

Interest in gaming, pop culture, or teen-centric activities

Ready to Apply?

If you’re someone who can meet a young person where they’re at, support them calmly through their ups and downs, and offer a steady presence in their daily life—we want to hear from you.

Join Connecting Families and help us build brighter futures, one connection at a time.