In-Home Disability Support Worker – Complex Mental Health

Connecting Families; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecting Families is seeking experienced Female Disability Support Workers to support a female NDIS participant with complex mental health and psychosocial needs in Caboolture, QLD. Start ASAP.

You will provide person-centred, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented support while maintaining professional boundaries and promoting the participant's rights, dignity and independence. Responsibilities include home/community support, daily routines, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Mental Health, Community Services, or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in supporting participants with complex mental health and psychosocial support needs.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• Current Australian driver's licence and reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one support in the participant's home and community.
• Supporting daily routines, appointments and household activities.
• Assisting with community access and social participation.
• Providing reassurance and emotional support during periods of distress.
• Following individualised support and behaviour support plans.
• Identifying and appropriately responding to changes in presentation.
• Maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• Completing progress notes and incident documentation.
• Communicating effectively with the participant's support team.

Job description

Connecting Families is seeking experienced Female Disability Support Workers to support a female NDIS participant with complex mental health and psychosocial needs in Caboolture, QLD. Start ASAP.

You will provide person-centred, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented support while maintaining professional boundaries and promoting the participant's rights, dignity and independence. Responsibilities include home/community support, daily routines, and documentation.