🌟 URGENT HIRING: FEMALE DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER 🌟
📍 Location: Dubbo, New South Wales 2830
💰 Pay Rate: SCHADS Award Level 2.1
📅 Shifts: Weekdays and Week-end
•Morning Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
•Sleepover Shift: 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM (Next Day)
❤️ A Unique Opportunity to Make a Life-Changing Impact
At Connecting Families, we go beyond support — we empower lives. We're currently seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and experienced Female Disability Support Worker to provide one-on-one care to a remarkable individual with complex medical and behavioral needs.
This is more than a job — this is your chance to transform a life through your care, patience, and professional expertise.
🩺 About the Client & Your Role
You will be supporting a non-verbal female client with the following diagnoses:
•Schizophrenia
•Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
•Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
•Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
•Stroke History
•Epilepsy
Your role will focus on safety, dignity, and quality of life through high-level, person-centered care.
💡 Key Responsibilities
🗣️ Non-Verbal Communication:
•Understand and respond to emotional and physical cues
•Monitor and document behavioral changes
🧘 Behavioral & Emotional Regulation:
•Use trauma-informed strategies to support de-escalation
•Prevent and respond to instances of aggression or self-harm
💊 Health & Medication Support:
•Administer and monitor prescribed medications
•Recognize health deterioration and escalate as necessary
🚶 Mobility & Rehabilitation:
•Assist with transfers, mobility aids, and personal hygiene
•Support rehabilitation activities and independence
🏠 Daily Living Support:
•Provide respectful personal care
•Encourage engagement in meaningful routines
🧠 Is This You?
We're looking for someone with:
✔️ 2+ years of hands-on experience in Disability, Aged Care, or NDIS services
✔️ Deep understanding of non-verbal communication techniques
✔️ Proven crisis management & de-escalation skills
✔️ A calm, resilient demeanor in high-stress or emotionally challenging situations
✔️ Genuine compassion and patience in all client interactions
🎓 Essential Requirements
📌 Certificate III or IV in Disability Support (Highly Preferred)
📌 NDIS Worker Screening Check (current or willing to obtain)
📌 Employee Working with Children Check (NSW)
📌 National Police Clearance (valid within 12 months)
📌 Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
📌 Australian Driver’s License + own reliable, insured vehicle
⚡ APPLY NOW – CHANGE A LIFE TOMORROW ⚡
If you’re ready to put your heart and skills into a role that truly matters, then we’d love to hear from you. Join Connecting Families and become a part of a mission that makes a real difference — every single day.
📨 Apply Today. Empower Tomorrow.
At Connecting Families, we've been supporting children, teenagers, and adults with complex behaviours and significant disabilities for over 10 years. As a registered NDIS provider, we offer personalised services to help our clients live more independently and engage fully in their communities.
Our Services:
Accommodation Services: We provide homes where clients can live comfortably with the right support. This includes long-term housing, medium-term options for up to 90 days, and short-term stays for respite care.
Community Access: We assist clients in attending appointments, shopping, and participating in activities, promoting social inclusion and independence.
In-Home Support: Our team helps with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and personal care, enabling clients to maintain their routines at home.
Respite Care: We offer short-term stays, giving families and caregivers a well-deserved break while ensuring clients receive quality care.
At Connecting Families, we're dedicated to empowering individuals and fostering a supportive community.
