Female Disability Support Worker
- Support a participant with complex mental health and psychosocial disabilities.
- Assist with daily living tasks, community access, and emotional wellbeing.
- Build trusting relationships and promote independence.
Female Disability Support Worker Isabella Plains ACT
We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and proactive Disability Support Worker to join
our team in the Rosebery area. This rewarding opportunity involves supporting a
participant living with complex mental health and psychosocial disabilities, helping them
maintain independence, engage with their community, and achieve their personal goals in
a safe and supportive environment.
Your Role & Our Client
Our client is a 33-year-old female living with Schizoaffective Disorder, Autism Spectrum
Disorder (Level 2), Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), and Alcohol Use
Disorder. She enjoys music, photography, art, shopping, community outings, and spending
time in parks and outdoor environments.
The ideal support worker will be calm, consistent, trauma-informed, and able to build a
trusting relationship while supporting the participants daily living skills, wellbeing, and
community participation.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Living & Community Access
Support participation in daily living tasks and household activities.
Assist with community access, shopping, appointments, and meaningful social
activities.
Encourage engagement in hobbies and interests such as art, photography, music,
and outdoor activities.
Medication & Health Management
Provide prompting, monitoring, and support with medication routines.
Encourage medication compliance in line with care plans and treating team
recommendations.
Monitor wellbeing and report concerns appropriately.
Nutrition & Meal Support
Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.
Encourage healthy eating habits and adequate nutrition.
Monitor wellbeing during periods of mental health deterioration or increased
alcohol use.
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
Build rapport through respectful, non-judgmental communication.
Support emotional regulation through preferred calming activities.
Monitor for early signs of distress and implement de-escalation strategies when
required.
Maintain predictable routines and provide reassurance during times of stress or
uncertainty.
Communication & Behaviour Support
Use trauma-informed and autism-informed approaches.
Provide information in simple, clear steps and allow time for processing.
Offer choices and promote autonomy wherever possible.
Support the participant through periods of verbal distress while maintaining
professional boundaries.
Personal Care & Household Support
Support personal care routines as required.
Assist with household tasks and maintaining a safe living environment.
Encourage independence while providing appropriate guidance and support.
About You
Experience supporting individuals with psychosocial disabilities, autism, or mental
health conditions is highly regarded.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Calm, patient, and able to work effectively in challenging situations.
Understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred support practices.
Ability to identify and respond appropriately to early signs of distress.
Able to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary support
team.
Essential Qualifications
Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Mental Health, or equivalent
NDIS Worker Screening Check (current or willing to obtain)
Employee Working with Children Check (NSW)
National Police Check (current)
Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
Australian Drivers Licence and reliable insured vehicle
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Today!
If youre seeking a role where your compassion, professionalism, and commitment can
genuinely create a positive impact, Connecting Families is the perfect fit. Join a team
dedicated to empowering people to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. Together, well
make a difference every day.
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