Female Disability Support Worker

Connecting Families; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecting Families Disability Services Pty is seeking a compassionate Female Disability Support Worker for Isabella Plains, ACT. You will support a 33-year-old female with Schizoaffective Disorder, autism, C-PTSD, and alcohol use, helping maintain independence and engage with the community.

Role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centred care, daily living support, and safe home routines within a multidisciplinary team. Strong communication and calm resilience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with psychosocial disabilities, autism, or mental health conditions.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Daily Living & Community Access support.
• Assist with daily living tasks and household activities.
• Support participation in community access, shopping, appointments, and social activities.
• Encourage engagement in hobbies such as art, photography, music, outdoor activities.
• Medication & health management: prompting, monitoring, and support per care plans.
• Promote medication compliance and report concerns to the care team.
• Nutrition & meal support: planning, shopping, and preparation.
• Monitor wellbeing during distress or increased alcohol use.
• Provide trauma-informed, autism-informed, respectful communication.
• Maintain predictable routines and provide reassurance in times of stress.

Skills

Psychosocial disabilities experience

Autism experience

Trauma-informed approach

Distress recognition & de-escalation

Independent & team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Mental Health, or equivalent

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check (NSW)

National Police Check

First Aid & CPR Certificates

Australian Drivers Licence & insured vehicle

Job description

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.

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